Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about removing the winter cover and getting our green pools cleaned up for some summer fun.  When pumping off spring snowmelt water in Hamilton and Halton region(Burlington, Milton and Oakville), there are a few things we can do to ensure we are disposing of the water in an environmentally responsible way.  The Hamilton Conservation authority recommends slowly dispersing water over your lawn or garden when possible.  For some home owners this may or may not be a possibility due to landscaping or small lawns as the volume of water being removed is often too much for the lawn to handle.  An alternative is to discharge over lawns before it makes its way to the storm sewers so as to reduce sediments and chemicals from making their way into local streams and water courses.

Other great resources for water use and your pool in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville can be found at:

“Water restrictions in Halton”

“Environmental Concerns for Pool Season”

“Pool Drainage”

“Outdoor water conservation tips”

The City of Toronto has been leading the way in the province with pool waste water discharge with regards to best environmental practices.  For more information check back soon for updated post or contact the service team at www.poolboy.ca