Let nature clean the water…
Chemical-free water garden and swimming pool. The plant portion, or regeneration zone, is separated from the swimming area by the wall seen a few inches below the water’s surface.naturalswimmingpools.co.
The pools have skimmers and pumps that circulate the water through the regeneration zone and back into the swimming area. The aquatic plants filter out contaminants and use nutrients from the water as food, which helps prevent algae. Then rocks, such as granite river rock or haydite, to which friendly bacteria attach, act as biological filters. More questions answered atgartenart.co.uk
There are many design options. Beneficial bacteria (micro-organisms and microbes) colonize the rock and help cleanse the water. (clear-water-revival.com)
这段来自自然泳池专家大卫·帕甘·巴特勒的视频介绍了他所谓的“在家狂野游泳”。他的游泳池或池塘的成本只是传统建筑的一小部分。它不需要专门的承包商来做任何工作。而且不需要任何化学物质来保持清洁。
In the video, he shows his homemade innovations: insulating the swimming zone to keep it warm, building a noiseless pool filter from scratch, and the solar-powered circulation system. The wall of the pool is made of sandbags and wood. Beyond is the “planting zone,” which is an equal area to the “swimming zone.” Animals and plants in this zone act as natural filtration to keep the water clean.
A gradual slope contains the plants, gravel, and loamy sand, a wall keeps them separate from the swimming area.
一年抽两次真空，并根据需要照料植物。这些植物在秋天需要修剪，这样它们就不会死在泳池里。(naturalswimmingpools.com)
The regeneration zone can be along the perimeter of a natural pool or a pond unto itself, as long as it’s connected to the swimming area. (gartenart.co.uk)
For a true natural pool with no help from ultraviolet light or other such technology, the requirement is a half-swimming area and a half-regeneration area. (Originally found at biotop-natural-pool.com)
Plants steal the nutrients away from invasive algae. (gartenart.co.uk)
This time-lapse video shows the construction of a natural pool on Nantucket Island, off of Cape Cod. Once the barriers of the pool are staked out, a machine digs out all the dirt. Then the liner is laid around a temporary wood frame. A barrier is built to separate the swimming area from the natural plants’ area, and forms laid out for the pouring of concrete.
池边和池底是混凝土的。一旦混凝土浇筑完毕，形状就会被移除。设有过滤泵和水泵。池塘周围填满了土，沿着外部放置石头，看起来更自然。在池底和池边涂上衬里。然后，慢慢装满水。在视频的最后，最终的产品展示了景观美化。美丽。
20 Amazing Natural Pools
There are so many different ways to incorporate a natural pool into your yard, whether it is a clean-cut modern style or an aesthetic natural design.
1) Hidden Oasis
Half regeneration area, half swimming pool (living-pool.eu)
2) Woodhouse Demonstration Pool
水黾和蜻蜓等自然捕食者会来到这片富饶的区域，以蚊子为食。如果你选择有一个skimmer安装这将保持蚊子在检查以及。Woodhouse demo pool fromnaturalswimmingpools.com.
3) Oxfordshire Natural Pool
Use your pool as an ice rink in winter, as there is no need for a cover. (gartenart.co.uk)
4) Clear Water Revival Pool
第一年的泳池需要至少60天的时间来自我调节，但在泵区安装一个紫外线消毒器会让你几乎立即游泳。(clear-water-revival.com)
乔治亚州的安迪·马什展示了他建造的天然泳池。他说他所有的研究都是在网上做的。他的游泳池铺满了砾石，水在砾石中循环，砾石中的微生物帮助过滤。看起来真的很干净!他展示了他的游泳区和种植区之间的分界线。
因为他在气候温暖的乔治亚州，他的种植面积和他的游泳区一样大(在寒冷的地方，你可能会选择较小的种植面积)。每件东西下面都有一层橡胶膜。池塘里的大部分石头都是灰色的花岗岩，他花300美元买了10吨!他用了18吨的碎石做游泳池。
5) French Natural Pool
Note the plant pond to the right in the natural pool in France. (bioteich.fr)
6) Natural Swimming Pool Ecological
The pools are most popular in Austria, where a company called Biotop has been designing them for residential and public use since 1986. (homeexteriorinterior.com)
7) Two-Tiered Pool
The two-tiered waterfall helps oxygenate the pool. (naturalpoolsnz.com)
8) Cottage At Home Pool
Though this project was difficult for the builders, the end result is truly breathtaking! Combining the aesthetic of a pond with the functionality of a natural swimming pool.
9) Hybrid Natural Pool
A hybrid natural pool usually has two circulation pumps. One where water is circulated through the plant and rock filters before being discharged back to the bottom of the pond. The second surface circulation system pulls water through one or two skimmers filtering out floating debris. Water drawn through the skimmers passes through a filter system, such as a UV filter and/or a biofilter—essentially a box filled with bacteria-laden bio-media—before returning to the pool. A waterfall helps with oxygenation. (naturalswimmingpools.co.za)
This natural swimming pond was built in Central Illinois, along with 400 meters ofhugelkultur beds-仅仅10天!泳池的墙是巨大的煤渣砖，用夯实的沙袋增加了高度。Gravel was poured along the sides of the pool for future landscaping.
The designer, Zach Weiss, explains that adding oxygen is very important for natural pools, so he built in a waterfall, fed by a water circulation device. The stones blocking the water also help release oxygen. The material Zach excavated to form the pool, he used in the hugelkultur bed. No waste! The property is going to be a bed and breakfast.
10) A Sustainable Homestead Natural Pool
This homestead pulled out all the stops, including a natural pool to their sustainable property.
11) A Gesamtkunstwerk Natural Pool
Love the deck amongst the water plants. An original Biotop pool (biotop-natural-pool.com)
12) A Large Natural Pool
Access through an enrichment area. (clear-water-revival.com)
13) Natural Pool For Demonstration
Love the diving boards. (naturalswimmingpools.com)
14) English Natural Pool
In this English backyard, the modern design of the natural pool steals the show.
15) A Long Natural Pool
Natural pool in the UK. (clear-water-revival.com)
16) Pierce Lanucha Swimming Pool
These designers used a large regeneration zone to create a beautiful waterscape.
17) Castle Rock Natural Pool
Convert a pond into a swimming pond. Mother Earth News says there are a few options for liners—bentonite clay to seal the soil or a synthetic liner. If you choose synthetic, they recommend ethylene propylene diene monomer rather than PVC. (gartenart.co.uk)
18) Growing Plants For Regeneration Zone
Close up of a pond built byBiofermenta.
19) Building Up The Natural Wall
Western Massachusetts Water House Pools (waterhousepools.com)
20) Construction Of A Natural Pool
New free-form construction. (clear-water-revival.com)
How To Convert A Traditional Pool To A Natural Pool
See pics of a conversion process here:clear-water-revival.com
Conversion with an added beach.bionovanaturalpools.com
Here is a conversion in Australia from a 1980s style brick-pool to a natural pond. The conversion was done by the homeowner, but with help from the company that produced the video. He explains that the “power-hungry” pumps of traditional pools are replaced by low-power pond pumps. They used the existing skimmer box to run lines for circulation and to add oxygen.
Even in the offseason, the water quality stays good. They don’t have to pump chemicals in to keep it clean in winter. The pond has biofilters that are incredibly clean even after 18 months of use. The equipment is small and practically noiseless. Low maintenance and self-sufficiency = inexpensive and simple life.
Plants For Your Natural Pool
Every pool needs to be cleaned. A natural pool is cleaned with plants instead of chemicals—have you ever thought about how many pounds of chemicals go into a typical swimming pool?
A range of aquatic plants is used—submerged (oxygenators), floating, shallow marginals, deep marginals, bog/marsh, and waterside species. Whenever possible, use indigenous plants. Some examples of typical water plants: cattails, bulrushes, sedges, duckweed, and water lilies.
How To Build A Natural Swimming Pool
- Schwimmteich-Selbstbau: this article has many links embedded within, giving you even more resources then the article itself. The site is in German, but there is an option to translate the information.
- Woodhouse Natural Pools: If you don’t know where to start, this site has a lot of pictures for inspiration.
The Best Natural Swimming Pool Books
- Natural Swimming Pools: Inspiration For Harmony With Natureby Michael Littlewood
- How to Build a Natural Swimming Poolby Wolfram Kircher and Andreas Thon
- Garden Pools and Swimming Ponds Design, Construction, and Landscapeby Richard Weixler
Natural Pool Builders
If you don’t have the time to make your own natural pond, you can hire one of these companies to help!
Natural Pool Builders in Europe
- Biotophas been in business since 1984 with more than 3,500 satisfied customers. Their partner network covers 17 countries. (Austria)
- BioNovais a global network of partners on 6 continents who work synergistically to push the state-of-the-art of natural swimming pool design, construction, aesthetics and maintenance. (Germany)
- Bioteich Baignades Naturelles(France)
- GartenArthas naturalistic options, making swimming ponds for your enjoyment. (United Kingdom)
- Woodhouse Natural Pools with BIOTOPhave been developing and building naturally filtered swimming pools in the UK since 2000. (United Kingdom)
- Clear Water Revivalare builders who also sell kits to the more daring. (United Kingdom)
Natural Pool Builders In The US
- Total Habitatworks with all kinds of clientele, including contractors, individuals, and zoos. (Kansas)
- Expanding Horizonsnot only constructs pools, but can remodel your pool as well. (California)
- Water House Poolswill help you design your natural pool, even managing the construction. (Massachusetts)
- Rin Robyn Poolscan build a relaxing natural pool, building for both individuals and spas. (New Jersey & MA)
- Kane Brothers, make beautiful swimming ponds, they can also be hired for maintenance. (Illinois)
加拿大的天然游泳池建造者
- Tumber & Associates Landscape Consultantshave been around for 40 years, giving you expert service. (Ontario)
- Genus Loci Ecological Landscapeswork with the land to make your ideal natural pool. (Ontario)
Natural Pool Builders In Oceania
- Natural Pools and Landscaping NZwill make sure that your pool is not only natural, but stylish. (New Zealand)
Natural Pool Builders In Africa
- EcoPoolshave many great designs, ranging from modern to urban styles. (South Africa)
它们适合热带/潮湿/加勒比气候吗?
A small swimming pond can be build into backyard. You can enjoy swimming and can gain peace of mind and relaxation by sitting across it.
喜欢这些!绝对在我的“如果我中了彩票”/梦想之家列表上。能有个私人的地方游泳真是太棒了。
Of course it would work. But can you afford it? Like one commenter said, when I win a $M, it’ll be the first thing I do. Add an aerator to the bottom, and you could have fishing, as well. Build it big enough, and you could add a motor boat. Put in a big fan, and you could even sail a boat.
I suggest you go to a real lake or pond to swim, just like most people do. Get real.
Earl; too negative.
I have a question about the filtration system in the regeneration area is the system available or can it be made with PVC pipe? I was thinking of doing a concrete pour with drainage trays you would use in a driveway and running PVC conduit to pump station via manifold. Will this work or is there a different system under the stone?
This does not have to be so complicated. I installed a wetlands filter in my Koi pond 17 years ago and the pond is as clear as tap water. I have large Koi, some over 30′ and as one would suspect, they product a considerable amount of waste. The natural wetlands filter works perfectly and there is NO maintenance. My fish pond is 14′ x 17′ and 4 feet deep so I am confident that this would work perfectly for a larger body of water.
I was just wondering if you had a list of natural pool builders in Portland Oregon (NW USA). Thanks!
Jill Mack
What a dreadful shame there are no supplliers in NZ!!!! I’d love one so people could came and see what an amzing idea this is.
Atlantis Pool create an inviting environment while highlighting lighter areas such as a beach entry. Design a refreshing, clean environment with cool hues or create a dramatic look with darker tones.A product of the international market which has seeped into the Indian markets, the natural pools have surely become a talk of the town and are the most preferred and sought option by lot of builders, constructors and individuals and is seeming quite promising.
Natural bodies of water attract frogs which snakes love, hope everyone likes the feel of slimey algae covered rocks becaues that’s what’s in natural ponds. Don’t have party’s & invite a heap of friends over for a swim as your natural pond doesn’t like having an overload of bathers. They seem to b very popular in the cooler climate regions of Europe. Wonder how they’d go over here in Australia, say central Queensland where summertime temperatures are a standard 45+ c degrees. Why do people keep trying to reinvent the wheel ? Stick to the most efficient tried & true salt water chlorination systems. By the way they don’t produce chlorine, they produce hypochlorous acid. A gas that can’t b seen or smelt
what is a cost effective way to put ledges for plants in an existing inground pool?
用千斤顶锤子??你可能会发现更容易建立一个地面再生区，泵水到它，建立一个瀑布回到游泳池。
Well, they look nice. But you won’t get me in one – because I don’t care how many natural plants and everything else you put it in – it’s still going to be fresh water full of potential pathogens, parasites, and other horrid things you don’t want inside of you. Really bad idea- all the bad stuff of pond water without enough water volume to really filter any of it. I’ll pass.
In all my days of swimming in swimming pools, I have yet to hear about natural swimming pools! This article opened my mind to a whole new world of what is possible with swimming pool design such as how the plants clean the water in your pool versus chemicals. I am definitely going to look into this further because I have been wanting a swimming pool for a while!
很棒的站点…有一个我们去年排干的现有游泳池，希望“升级”一点…泉水补给的，很漂亮，但希望保持它更干净，不使用化学物质…当然，持续的维护/树叶清理等是关键，但最感兴趣的是太阳能和/或风力泵系统来移动水…这些是否包含一个曝气器，或者泵是“曝气器”，因为它实际上可以移动水?还有，池塘在美国东北部，冬天你会做什么?我听说有人把水泵开着，池塘就不会结冰了……但它确实是个不错的小滑冰池塘……请告诉我!
We live in central Europe @30-35 centrigrade in summer and – 5 to -10 in the winter. A Bio pool can handle the temperature differences fine. And in the winter the children skate on the lake. There is no point in running the circulation as a) water/ground freezes at least to a foot deep, and b) there is no organic life in the pond without warmth and decent sun light.
And for those who have never tried swimming in a natural pond- the water is like silk. Non of the hardness or chemical feel of a blue pool.
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you can have it even without expansive resignation plan area…
quick and basic question:
do i need a spring or fresh water source for one of these natural pools? or do i just fill it once with well water or rainwater runoff and thats it?
Wow, beautiful natural ponds. We have natural koi ponds also that we use to grow out our koi fry
Fantastic blog on Natural swimming pools treatment.Really appreciate your Mention.
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Pools by Nature organic swimming pool filtration system offer a complete operation method. This advance system does not depend nor it requires any regeneration plant areas to purify the water, instead it uses high-end automatic biomass removal and Biofermenta filtration technology, combined with water flow management, fitting configuration and broad expertise in water purification methods, the system achieves long-lasting ecosystem with excellent performances in water clarity and health especially in warmer climates!
该系统可参考世界各地的有机水池建设，具有适应性强，能适应各种现有条件的优点。
Great post
How does the permitting of NSP work? Is it necessary? Florida..
Thanks