Saving water while using a swimming pool or hot tub: A simple guide

This post summarises key water-saving tips for hot tub owners

Key Themes:

• Environmental Responsibility: Reducing water consumption benefits the environment.
• Cost Savings: Conserving water directly translates to lower water bills.
• Preventative Maintenance: Proactive hot tub care minimises water waste and long-term costs.

Important Ideas and Facts:

• Monitor Water Usage: Installing a water meter provides valuable insights into consumption patterns and associated costs.
• “Fitting a water meter to monitor hot tub or swim spa usage will ensure that a hot tub owner is aware of the water being used, and also how much they will be paying for it.”
• Prevent Water Loss: Use a hosepipe with a trigger compliant with Water Regulations for filling or topping up.
• Adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines for filter maintenance.
• “Perform filter maintenance when required as per manufacturer’s instructions.”
• Promptly address any leaks to avoid continuous water wastage.
• “In the unlikely event of any leaks, get them fixed immediately.”
• Minimise splashing to reduce the need for top-ups.
• Repurpose Hot Tub Water: The water used to empty the hot tub can be used for gardening purposes.
• “When emptying the hot tub, use the water for other purposes, such as to water your garden. The chemical levels present in hot tub water are maintained at relatively low levels and should therefore be safe to use for watering the majority of garden plants.”
• It is advisable to consult a horticulturalist before using this water on delicate plants.
• Reduce Evaporation: Keep the hot tub cover on at all times when not in use to minimise evaporation.
• “Keep the cover on at all times the hot tub is not being used.”
• Maintaining lower water temperatures, particularly during hot weather, reduces evaporation and enhances comfort for bathers.
• “Maintain lower water temperatures, especially when the weather is hot. This will also make the water more comfortable for bathers.”
• Regular Maintenance is Key: Consistent hot tub maintenance is crucial to prevent water waste and costly repairs.
• “Maintain your hot tub correctly throughout the year. It takes very little time, and is inexpensive. However, neglecting it and letting it turn into a swamp, as well as being potentially harmful to bathers, will cost you much more in time and money.”
• Rescuing a neglected hot tub requires more water and chemicals compared to regular upkeep.

Overall Message:

By adopting simple water-saving practices, hot tub owners can enjoy their hot tub experience while minimizing their environmental impact and saving money.