Rainfall can be a summer monsoon or a winter downpour; either is a concern to a pool owner. You may wonder what will happen if your pool overflows with rain water; here’s the right article. Rainwater appears clean to the eyes but contains contaminants that harm health. As the water travels from the sky to the earth, it carries pollution along. How bad can rainwater be to a pool? Well, the damage can be pretty bad from rainwater. Here’s why:
It Compromises Your Filter System
A pool can have too much water without overflowing to the pool edges. The standard water level for inground pools is at the middle of the skimmer opening. The water overflows if it is above that level. The overflow reduces the ability of the skimmer to absorb surface dirt leading to a faulty filtration system. Since the filtration is flawed, you begin to see things like leaves, bugs, and other contaminants in the water turning the water hazy. However, if the water is a bit above the standard level, a few days of evaporation may solve the problem.
It Messes With Your Pool Chemistry
Rainwater has different characteristics from pool water. Rainwater contains acid that is detrimental to the pool by increasing the pool water pH. The increase in acidity prevents proper sanitation, resulting in stains in the pool area and causing discomfort to swimmers. In addition, rainwater lacks the chemicals to keep it clean and clear. It has no chlorine or other sanitizing agents, pool stabilizers, or calcium. The contaminants like dust, spores, and other particles consume the chlorine in your pool. After each rain, you’ll need to rebalance the pool’s pH and chemicals.
It Floods The Surrounding Area
The overflowing water is heading in a direction like the surrounding areas and the backyard. Without draining the pool, the overflowing water can result in flooding that may destroy the landscape. In addition, it makes the environment wet and soft, making it a habitat for insects like mosquitoes. The softness of the landscape can dig out the pool shell known as pool Poppin. The situation will also put your pool deck, caulking, and coping at risk of staining, cracking, or worse.
It Damages The Pool Itself
It is not a myth that pool overflow can cause much damage to the pool. The overflowing water can reach the pool wall and vinyl liner, which can sink the pool, especially for inground pools. For an above-ground pool, such overflow can damage the pool walls and frame due to higher pressure than their design. In addition, your pool components are not safe. For example, the water can flood the pool pump leading to short-circuit and other permanent damages.
In conclusion, there is a need to drain or avoid your pool from overflowing. The overflow can cause damage that a pool owner will not wish for. The damages caused more than pennies and will still require maintenance costs. The best way to prevent these detrimental issues is to cover the pool during rain pour or drain and maintain the water level after heavy rain.
For more information on pool maintenance and to schedule servicing your pool, contact us, we would love to assist in keeping your pool water clean.
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