How is the water in a Natural Swimming Pool treated?

The water is treated biologically. There are no chemicals used, nor are there any devices used that would disinfect or sterilize the water. The movement of the water through the biological filter, the action of the aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in the filter and regeneration zone, as well as the plants feeding hydroponically on the water is how the water is cleaned. This is pure Mother Nature cleaning and clarifying water. We are simply building an environment that allows her to do what is natural – and – enhancing that environment with design techniques and energy-efficient technology.

How big does the regeneration zone need to be?

There are technically 5 different “types” of NSPs and they differ depending on the exact design of the swimming zone and the regeneration zone, however a good rule of thumb is that the regeneration zone should be approximately equal in size to the swimming zone.

Can I heat the pool?

Yes – how much you can heat it, depends on your climate and on the time of the year. BioNova® Natural Pools tend to be warmer than traditional pools, because the regeneration zone is relatively shallow and acts as a passive solar collector. Ask your BioNova® Dealer Partner for details on heating in your area.

What about mosquitoes?

Because a BioNova® Natural Pools’ water is in motion, mosquitoes are not a problem as they do not breed in moving water.

Do these pools cost more than traditional pools?

In general yes. Because these pools are larger they will tend to cost more, typically starting out in the high five figure range. Additionally, natural pools need to have the aquatic plants acquired and installed, however on-going operational costs are lower over the years as no chemicals are needed and energy consumption is much lower than for a chemical pool. Finally, it should be considered that the NSP is a swimming pool AND a water garden.