We got a call from our local (North County Times) newspaper the other day, wanting to know if they could do an article on us. I don't know if any of you are interested (!), but I thought I'd post it up anyway! Here's the link:
Even though we have seen more rain than usual this winter, we are still considered in drought conditions. Conservation is at a Stage II level, and may get worse (which could affect the swimming pool industry in our area). While we are seeing explosive growth and interest in R/O treatment (there are currently 2 other companies doing reverse osmosis in San Diego County besides us), we realize that not everyone knows about it or will decide to use this technology. Many people still have a drain and refill mentality, since water is still somewhat cheap. We are happy to at least offer a solution to the water waste.
For those of you in other parts of the Country, what are you doing different to treat pool water? Do any of you see R/O companies starting up near you? What would you suggest that might also be good water practices as it regards swimming pool water safety and cleanliness?
I'd love to know what else we all could be doing to further the industry in a more sustainable fashion!
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Thank you, Laurie! I love this industry and what I do, so the interview was pretty easy. I would love to see the industry as a whole continue to push for more conservation and better stewardship of all things swimming pool, be it water, energy efficient pumps, high efficient heaters, etc. How cool would it be if the swimming pool industry set the bar for all of the other construction trades to follow?!
We have done several Jr. Olympic pools in the past, and it looks like we are going to be rolling on to a 550,000 pool in Riverside in about a week and a half. We should save over 450,000 gallons in that pool (not to mention that they will not need to purchase another 550,000 that they would have if they'd drained it!), and the pool will be in service while we work. On a pool this size we will also recommend that they consider putting a system in line, which can continually monitor the water and never have it go out of spec.
Thank you again for the nice words, Laurie!
Hi Bruce,
I meant to send you a note of congratulations - I read the article in the NC Times this past weekend. you gave a nice interview and you did a great job highlighting the benefits. This is really positive for our industry image too.
What about larger commercial applications? Best, Laurie
Thanks Wes! We seem to have moved a little bit off of the cheap water mentality to the advantages of not having to expose plaster/float a pool/shut down a pool during a drain and refill advantages to a lot of people. Here, the drought dominates, but there are still a lot of larger pools that just don't want to shut down, so it is picking up some slack!
Just trying to save some water and have some fun and educate some folks along the way! Man, I love my job!!
Congratulations Bruce! It is a great thing when Green (Eco) meets Green (Profit).
Our area is still on the "water is cheap and we have plenty of it" mindset. I imagine with time that will change though.
Hmmmm, that's a problem (and I have it on my calendar as F-S-S, but I think Sal did it so I can blame him!).
Thanks for posting that! Gonna have to try and make a few changes so I can make it......
http://www.westernshow.com/ Here's the schedule. The show is Thursday thru Saturday.
Thanks, Dave! Got a call to do a 550,000 gallon pool in Riverside today! That should save a few fish!!
You'll be at the Western Show, right?
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