Various types of natural swimming pools

There are several types and designs of natural swimming pools, and we are often asked by clients to explain the differences. Below is a breakdown of the differences in our pool choices and the relevant benefits and considerations for each. We hope this will help you choose the perfect natural pool for you, but please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information.

A) Natural swimming pool without plants

A luxury natural swimming pool that looks like a traditional swimming pool but works entirely without chemicals. The pool will have no plants or fish.

Budget: 6000 to 10000 per sq. ft (Approx) Expect for the pump and filtration equipment the rest will be the same as a traditional swimming pool.

Ex. of pricing: - 500 Sq ft pool - 30 lacs to 50 lacs

- 1000 Sq.ft pool - 50 lacs to 90 lacs

Key benefits

1. Completely chemical-free pool with no plants.

2. No major service is required for filters.

3. Existing chemical pools can be converted into natural swimming pools.

4. Can incorporate a retractable cover.

Construction

1. Reinforced Concrete swimming pool shell and equipment chamber

2. Choice of pool tiles or liners

3. Natural stone paving or high-quality decking around the pool

4. Pool drainage and overflow

Custom-designed and specialized equipment that will be used:

1. Sieve skimmer

2. Mech pre-filter

3. Turbo bioreactor

4. Advanced subterranean biological filters

5. Inline pool phosphate filter

6. UV unit

7. Aeration

8. Pool cover

Optional equipment

1. Solar-powered pool cover & pumps

2. Auto top system

3. Pool lighting

Considerations:

1. Running costs in high phosphate water areas may be more.

2. The system works most effectively in soft water areas.

3. More technical equipment is required.

Easy Maintenance requirements:

1. Empty the skimmer weekly

2. Regular use of automatic pool robot

3. Back washing of filters 

Ongoing Running costs:

1. Phosphate Binder material

2. Low-energy pump systems

B) Natural swimming pool with plants

This is a hybrid natural swimming pool. Purpose-built vertical concrete walled swimming chamber with an adjoining but separate planted regeneration zone.

Budget: 5000 to 7000 per sq. ft (Approx.)

Ex. of pricing: - 500 Sq ft pool - 25 lacs to 35 lacs

- 1000 Sq.ft pool - 50 lacs to 70 lacs

Key benefits

1. Completely chemical-free pool with a separate zone for plants.

2. Highly stable water clarity.

3. Natural-looking pool with a separate swimming area.

4. Cleaning Robot Friendly swimming area.

5. No major service is required for filters.

6. Can add waterscapes like cascades, steams, etc...

7. Existing chemical pools can be converted into natural swimming pools.

Construction

1. Vertical walled swimming chamber.

2. Choice of pool tiles or liners.

3. Natural bog filter area for plants and lilies.

4. Rocks can be added for a more natural look.

5. Pool drainage and overflow.

Custom-designed and specialized equipment that will be used:

1. Sieve skimmer

2. Mech pre-filter

3. Turbo bioreactor

4. Advanced subterranean biological filters

5. Inline pool phosphate filter

6. UV unit

1. Aeration

7. Pump chamber

Optional equipment

1. Solar-powered Pumps

2. Auto top system

3. Pool lighting

Considerations:

1. More labor-intensive.

2. Best for pools with high usage.

3. Larger area is required due to the regeneration zone.

Easy Maintenance requirements:

1. Empty the skimmer weekly.

2. Regular use of automatic pool robots to keep the wall and floors clean.

3. Backwashing of filters.

4. Cut back plants and remove dead plants periodically.

Ongoing Running costs:

1. Phosphate Binder material.

2. Low energy pump systems.

3. Adding more plants.

C) Natural swimming pools that mimic a natural pond

This type of pool mimics a natural pond and blends into the surrounding landscape.

Budget: 3000 to 5000 per sq. ft (Approx.)

Ex. of pricing: - 500 Sq ft pool - 15 lacs to 25 lacs

- 1000 Sq.ft pool - 30 lacs to 50 lacs 

Key benefits

1. Completely chemical-free pool with a separate zone for plants.

2. Highly stable water clarity.

3. Natural-looking pool that mimics natural ponds.

4. Minimal technical equipment.

5. Will include waterscapes like cascades, steams, etc...

6. Blends into the natural landscape

Construction

1. Organic earth wall and naturally shaped swimming chamber

2. EPDM rubber liner and heavy-duty underlay

3. Natural bog filter area for plants and lilies.

4. Boulders and rocks

5. Gravel French drainage around the pond

Custom-designed and specialized equipment that will be used:

1. Skimmer

2. UV unit

3. Pump chamber

4. Aeration

5. Circulation pumps

Optional equipment

1. Solar-powered Pumps

2. Auto top system

3. Pool lighting

4. Phosphate filter

Considerations:

1. More labor-intensive.

2. High water table areas are not recommended.

3. Larger area is required due to the regeneration zone.

4. Not suitable for auto pool robots.

5. Algae growth on rocks.

Easy Maintenance requirements:

1. Empty the skimmer weekly.

2. Regular vacuuming.

3. Cut back plants and remove dead plants periodically.

Ongoing Running costs:

1. Low energy pump systems.

2. Adding more plants.

3. Regular vacuuming

4. Periodical cleaning of rocks.

Call us or watts-app us to understand more about the various types of natural swimming pools that can be built and which would be perfect for your requirements.

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