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

Here’s how we changed things using a natural swamp filter.
Materials:
1- Large container full of 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 accessories for a spout and a drain at the bottom of the filter
5- Copper pieces (optional but useful)
How does it work:

1. Installation:

• The pond pump sucks water through a flexible pipe to the bottom of the trash can.
• Water flows upward through layers of rock, trapping waste and harboring beneficial bacteria.
• The filtered water comes out through the spout at the top.

1. Filtration:

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

1. Maintenance:

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

1. Benefits:

• Pool maintenance without chemicals.
• Cost effective solution.
• Fresh, clean water that is safe for the skin.