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2 years ago

Hi there. This is the first time I see a set up like this. Is this a fresh water, chlorine-fee pool? Is it alright for swimming? What is involved in the cleaning process? Thank you very much in advance!

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Fi Boyle Garden Design
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Hi Tatiana

Yes, this is a fresh water natural swimming pond. This is achieved through pond filtration, which provides a clean swimming area without the chemicals. Aquatic plants filter the water and the pool becomes a haven for wildlife and sits beautifully into the landscape. Have a look at www.waterartisans.com for further information. They are stunning, aren't they?
tatiana14
Original Author
2 years ago
Indeed, this is very beautiful! It's nice that it attracts wildlife but I'm a bit squeamish in regards to swimming with other animals... I suppose where I live there are no alligators... Has that ever been an issue? Or am I just being too phobic... Thank you so much for your reply!
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victoria1945
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Yes, this is stunning! From the photo, it looks like the pool area is squared off from the aquatic area, with just a few inches of water overlap. My current yard is much to small for something like this, but I’m keeping it in mind for my “dream home”.
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Fi Boyle Garden Design
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Hi Victoria, the water flows around the whole pool including both the swim zone and the regeneration zone. Having a swim zone means you can keep that area clean which is perfect for the more squeamish swimmers amoungst us. Its a really lovely thing to swim in and you really feel you are at one with nature.

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