Pool Services
Some common pollutants from the pool services industry include:
- Chemicals
- Cleaning solutions
- Chlorinated water
Runoff (stormwater and non-stormwater) from the pool services industry can be a major source of these pollutants, and once released, these harmful pollutants can be transported to our City and County channels and the ocean.
HERE ARE TIPS FOR THE POOL SERVICES INDUSTRY TO HELP KEEP OUR WATERWAYS CLEAN:
It is preferred that pool and spa water is discharged to the sanitary sewer. However, pool and spa water may be discharged to the storm drain if residual chlorine is less than 0.1 mg/L, the pH is between 6.5 and 8.5, and the water is free of any unusual coloration, dirt, or algae. Control the volume, avoid high flows of pool water to discharge in order to prevent the areas from flooding. Call 714-536-5431 to obtain more information.
Filter Maintenance
- Sand filters, filter cartridges, and diatomaceous earth (DE) filters should be washed or backwashed into the sewer system not public storm drains. DE is very harmful to aquatic life, so used DE must be bagged and disposed with trash
Chlorine Removal
- Excess chlorine can be removed by discontinuing the use of chlorine for a few days prior to discharge or by purchasing dechlorinating chemicals from a pool supply company
Saltwater
- Consider switching a chlorine-based system to a salt-water system
Also, check out our applicable brochure below:
Tips for Pool Maintenance (Spanish)
REPORT POLLUTION HERE
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