Article: Recapturing backflushed pool water. (Community Action)

Backflushing a pool is the only way to remove all the hair, oils, dirt, and other debris that clog filters and it helps keep the water clear and chemically balanced, But at a time when many communities are having their water rationed, backflushing into a sewer seems to fly in the face of water conservation. Bob Sprague, the manager of a midsize (120,000-gallon) community pool in San Jose, California, felt that there must be a way to keep the pool clean and clear without wasting water. He came up with a simple solution that can be scaled to work with a pool of any size. Owned by the 300 families who make up the Park Wilshire Improvement Association, the pool Mr. Sprague ...

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