More than just the latest trend, saltwater swimming pools are here to stay. According to recent studies, 75% of new construction of in-ground swimming pools have saltwater technology. So if you are thinking about diving into your own backyard swimming pool oasis, here are a few key factors to help determine if a saltwater pool fits your lifestyle.

Weighing the Cost of a Saltwater Swimming Pool 

Thought the automatic sanitizer or salt chlorine generator system for the saltwater pool may have a higher installation cost over a chlorine pool, but once the salt is deposited in the pool it never leaves. Taking into account the reduced maintenance, less chemicals and chlorine pucks, over time the saltwater pool will pay for itself.

By eliminating the storing, dispensing, and handling of harmful chemicals necessary for a chlorine pool, saltwater systems are safer.

“How do salt water pools work? The short answer is they use a generator and special pool salt to convert the salt into mild chlorine that keeps the pool free of harmful bacteria. Both salt water pools and traditional chlorine pools use chlorine to sanitize the water. The difference is that salt water pools use a generator to turn salt into chlorine, releasing it slowly. The chlorine then sanitizes the pool and converts back to salt. The process continues, over and over again, conserving the salt and keeping sanitizer levels balanced,” according to Salt Institute.

“Simplified, more convenient maintenance. Salt water pool owners don’t have to buy, transport, store and handle hazardous chlorine chemicals. This saves time and money. Water that’s gentle on skin, eyes, nose and hair. Salt water pools have approximately one-tenth the salinity of ocean water and about one-third the salinity of human tears, with no unpleasant chlorine smell. A more environmentally friendly approach.”

This ecological friendly pool uses less chemicals, has a positive pH, easier, and no more red itchy eyes, lung irritation, or taste and smell of chlorine.

If you have any questions about what type of pool to install in your Central Florida backyard, contact the professionals at Dreamscapes Pools and Spas.