| How to have a waterwise pool |
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| 1. Purchase and use a pool cover. |
| Choose a cover that is designed to reduce evaporation and will allow rainwater to fill the pool. Pool covers not only reduce water lost to evaporation, but can reduce chemical costs, and running time on the filter as the pool will be cleaner. |
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| 2. Install a rainwater tank. |
| Install a rainwater tank for outdoor use only and receive a rebate of up to $1000 from the State Government. You can then use this tank to top up your swimming pool. |
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| 3. Install a downpipe rainwater diverter. |
| A diverter can be installed to your existing downpipe to allow your pool to be topped up during a rainfall event. Take care to ensure that the diverter you install has an appropriate by-pass system to cater for major rainfall events to avoid flooding problems. Please remember that you will need to physically switch the diverter back to the stormwater system when your pool has been topped up. |
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| 4. Buy a water efficient pool filter. |
| Backwashing too frequently wastes water, while not backwashing wastes energy by forcing the pump to work harder. Consult your pool supplier for advice on how frequently you should backwash, as this depends on the size of the pool, the type of filter, how frequently you use it and the time of year. |
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| 5. Use a pool vacuum that recycles water when cleaning the pool. |
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| 6. If your pool is heated, reduce the temperature if possible, particularly when the pool is not in use. This will reduce evaporation and save energy. |
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| 7. Service solar heating equipment regularly to prevent leakage. |
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