Natural Swimming Pools
A natural pool or natural pond is a system consisting of a construction containing a body of water. Today, there are over 20,000 Natural swimming ponds in Europe, 100 of which are actually public pools in Germany.
Design and construction
- MACLENNAN-LSE use our Polyprufe liner system designed for the natural pool or natural pond industry.
- MACLENNAN-LSE lining system is by far the most suitable due to being strong , almost indestructible, seamless, very quick to install over concrete or filter fleece directly on earth or over failed rubber, plastic or GRP liners.
- The linings flexibility and strength has been tested down to -78° F, and up to 140° F
- Our lining systems have a proven record that speaks for itself. The pond liner systems has been specifically designed to bond to porous or abraded materials which are laid into the shape of the pond.
- It can be used instead of concrete which can crack, and instead of rubber and plastic liners which puncture, The Polyprufe liner can also be used instead of GRP which can crack and fracture.
ConstructionThe Natural Swimming Pond is divided into two areas:
The regeneration area and swimming area must be equal in area for sufficient purification. The swimming portion of the pool can look like a conventional swimming pool or a natural pond. The regeneration area can be placed adjacent to the swimming area or in a remote location depending on the space available.
Environmental ConsiderationsThe MACLENNAN-LSE liner does not release any VOC,s as it is chemically inert after 12 hours and is tested and safe with potable water. It is used extensively for lining Koi Carp ponds and has been used in numerous pond installations across Europe and the USA over the last 20 years. Typically, a chemically treated pool can discharge up to 3 times its volume of water into the sewer per year. As there is no use of chemicals in the water of Natural Swimming Ponds and their water is maintained as "living" (i.e. the Natural Swimming Pond is not drained and refilled), there is no need for this waste of water being discharged into the sewer. Additionally, amphibious and aquatic creatures like frogs, and snails often make their homes in the regeneration area of Natural Swimming Ponds. While some pool owners might be made uncomfortable by this idea, others find comfort knowing that their swimming pool environment is clean and balanced enough to support life as it is well known that these types of creatures indicate a healthy ecosystem The equipment used in Natural Swimming ponds takes the possibility of this wildlife into consideration, as skimmers utilize fine sieves that prevent small creatures from being sucked through the filtration process. |
