Many homes have in-ground or above-ground pools or outdoor spas. These can be a great asset to any property, but they do use a great deal of water.

You can reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation by covering your pools and spas when not in use. This will help keep your pool clean, keep the water warmer and save you from topping up the pool/spa as often.

Other top tips for pools and spas are:

Level 3 water restrictions are now in place over most of South Australia. The following applies to swimming pools and spas.

SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS

• Existing pools and spas must not be refilled from empty.
• New pools or spas may be filled only under the authority of a permit from SA Water. A permit will not be granted unless there is proof a cover has been purchased to prevent water loss through evaporation.
• The level of water in a swimming pool or spa that has been previously filled with water may be topped up or maintained only with water from a hand held hose or bucket.
• Children’s wading pools must not be filled with more than 250 litres of water.