Just a reminder, now that we are heading into summer, please check your sprinkler systems for winter damage before starting regular usage. Also please check that your sprinklers are watering on your property only and not spraying into the road. To help with water conservation, please implement a more conservative watering schedule and try and refrain from running sprinklers if we have had plenty of rain. Â
AND A POOL REQUEST…Please do not swim in the lake and then come and go swimming in our pool without first washing or changing your swimsuit/trunks.
Introducing lake water into a pool can significantly affect the pool’s chemical balance and increase the cost to maintain. Here’s how:
- pH Levels: Lake water often has a different pH level compared to pool water. If the lake water is more acidic or alkaline, it can disrupt the pool’s pH balance, making it necessary to adjust with chemicals like muriatic acid or sodium bicarbonate.
- Algae and Microorganisms: Lakes naturally contain algae and microorganisms, which can lead to algae blooms in pools if not properly treated with algaecides and sanitizers.
- Organic Matter: Decomposing organic matter from the lake, such as leaves and twigs, can consume the pool’s free chlorine, reducing its effectiveness as a disinfectant.
- Minerals: Lake water can introduce excess minerals like iron or copper, which can stain pool surfaces and require chelating agents to manage.
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): The TDS level can increase with the addition of lake water, potentially leading to cloudy water and requiring more frequent water replacement or filtration.
- Hardness: The hardness of the water, which refers to the calcium content, can be affected. Too much calcium (hard water) can cause scaling on pool surfaces and equipment.