There are significant differences between artificial and natural pool water in terms of source, treatment and water quality indicators.
Source:
Artificial swimming pool water usually comes from tap water or other treated water sources that undergo a series of filtration, disinfection and other treatment processes before being fed into the pool.
Natural pool water, on the other hand, comes directly from the natural environment, such as rivers, lakes or groundwater, and these sources are usually not treated artificially or are simply filtered.
Handling:
Artificial pool water requires regular addition of disinfectants (e.g. chlorine, bromine, etc.) to kill bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms in the water, as well as filtration and recirculation to keep the water clean.
Natural pool water, on the other hand, relies on natural water circulation and self-purification to maintain water quality, but some artificial measures may be required to prevent pollution and maintain water quality.
Artificial pool water:
Turbidity: a measure of pollutants in the water, the turbidity of artificial swimming pools should be ≤ 1NTU to ensure that the water quality is transparent.
pH: Reflects the acidity or alkalinity of the water. For domestic drinking water swimming pools, the appropriate pH range is 7.0 to 7.8.
Oxygen Consumption: Reflects the freshness of the water, and by monitoring the oxygen consumption you can find out the level of organic pollutants in the water.
Free residual chlorine: a key measure of the level of disinfectant in the water, which should be between 0.3 and 1.0mg/L to effectively kill bacteria and viruses in the water.
Total colony count: generally calculated as the number of colonies per ml of water sample, the total colony count of artificial swimming pools should be ≤200cfu/ml.
Coliforms: generally calculated as the maximum possible number per 100ml of water sample, total coliforms shall not be detected in water samples from artificial swimming pools.
Urea: one of the metabolic products of human body, which will be discharged into the pool with sweat and urine during swimming, the content should be ≤3.5mg/L.
Natural pool water:
Water quality indicators for natural pool water may vary depending on geographic location, type of water source, and other factors, but indicators such as turbidity, pH, and microbiological content are also typically of interest.
Since natural swimming pool water comes directly from the natural environment, its water quality may be affected by a variety of factors, such as rainfall, river inputs, groundwater recharge, etc., so its water quality indicators may be more complex and variable.
It is important to note that natural pool water may contain some minerals and trace elements that are beneficial to the human body, but it may also contain some substances that are harmful to the human body, such as heavy metals, bacteria, and viruses.Therefore, while enjoying the fun brought by natural swimming pools, you also need to pay attention to water safety and hygiene.
In summary, there are significant differences between artificial and natural pool water in terms of source, treatment and water quality indicators.When choosing a swimming pool, you can choose according to your needs and actual situation.At the same time, no matter which type of pool you choose, you need to pay attention to water safety and hygiene issues to ensure your health and safety.If you need specific testing instruments can directly contact customer service.
