We’ve found a way to combat the high cost of pool chemicals and keep our pool clean and clear naturally

Here’s how we turned things around by using a natural bog filter.
Materials:
1- Large container filled with rocks and pebbles (we used a cheap trash can)
2- Riparian pond plants (e.g. Lysimachia nummularia, Japanese taro, and yellow lily)
3- Pond pump (that pumps enough gallons per hour to cycle the pool once every hour or two)
4- PVC fittings for a jet and drain at the bottom of the filter
5- Copper parts (optional but helpful)
How It Works:

1. Setup:

• The pond pump draws water through a flexible pipe into the bottom of the trash can.
• The water flows up through the layers of rocks, trapping debris and harboring beneficial bacteria.
• Filtered water exits through the spout at the top.

1. Filtration:

• Rocks trap debris and help filter the water.
• Beneficial bacteria consume nutrients and decaying leaf debris, preventing algae growth.
• Riparian plants consume nutrients that algae would use to grow.

1. Maintenance:

• Collect floating debris and vacuum settled debris regularly.
• Once a season, turn off the pump and open the drain at the bottom. Rinse any accumulated debris using your hose off the top of the rocks.
• Keep the pump running 24/7 – the energy required to operate a small pond pump is negligible.

1. Benefits:

• Chemical-free pool maintenance.
• Cost-effective solution.
• Fresh, clean water that is safe for skin.