Green swim in a natural pool

Inspired by mountain lakes, the natural pool is a concept of ecological water basins that invites nature to take its place. Filtered only by plants and stones, it allows free bathing added chemicals like chlorine found in traditional residential pools.

According to Guy Gosselin, at Symbiosis of Landscape "ecological pool, incorporating quality materials and a rich mix of plants, creates a space in harmony with the environment." This helps to explain the fact that in recent years, the biological pool - also known biopiscine, Ecological, biological Basin, natural swimming pond and swimming pool living - can be found in the private courtyard of many Quebec supporters.

In addition to presenting a fresh aesthetic eye and reduce temperature variations, these natural water bodies have many advantages.

-No chemicals

Quality-of unchlorinated water

-Aesthetics, contact with wildlife

-Reduced maintenance costs

-Cool design and great build

-Resistant to Quebec winters

Operation and Maintenance

The natural pool restores life and the ecological balance of an aquatic environment. To ensure the treatment course, it is divided into three or four areas:

Central-bathing area: this is where we swam! Generally found a sand filter, a skimmer, a sedimentation chamber and a UV filter.

-Zone filtration device: shallower, this part welcomes épuratives plants involved in natural water purification.

Zone-oxygenation: here, the water passes through a vegetable belt, is aerated by different modes of circulation - falls, waterfall, etc.. - Is tempered in contact with the rollers heated by the sun, then back to the dip tank.

-Regeneration Zone (lagoon): decorated with floating plants and deeper, this part, sometimes combined with the oxygenation zone serves as a visual transition between the plant and aquatic environment.

Low maintenance, just move the draws regularly to remove leaves and clean the filters. We must also remember to prune the plants in the fall and prepare the pool for the winter by draining pipes filtration.

Swimming in the middle of wildlife

You will not be surprised to find a colorful array of fauna and flora. Insects, frogs, birds, snails and others are part of the natural ecosystem of the entire basin. You will then share your swim with this microfauna participating in pool cleaning, stirring the water and feeding on algae and insect pests such as mosquitoes. Fish should be avoided as they are generators of excrement that can facilitate the growth of algae.

Costs

The cost of a natural pool built by a professional, including the design, construction, development of the basin and aquatic plants, equivalent to that of a traditional inground pool. We must plan to spend between $ 100 and $ 150 per square foot. For self-help, the costs are lower. For cons, the realization requiring precision and attention to detail, it is important to learn and plan the project.

In all cases, the regulations on the safety of residential pools (22 July 2010) applies and do not forget to check the planning of your municipality to get the necessary permits rules.