[Ohiogirl]

I recall several posts about private saltwater pools - they seem to be the way to go for private pools nowadays.

The retirement community in Ft. Myers where relatives live has converted their large community pool (bigger than our neighborhood pools, probably smaller than our sports pools) to a saltwater pool. It's like swimming in a tub that has a water softener - nice.

Does anyone know if The Villages has considered doing this? And why aren't the newest pools south of 466A Saltwater ones (or are they)?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

I recall several posts about private saltwater pools - they seem to be the way to go for private pools nowadays.

The retirement community in Ft. Myers where relatives live has converted their large community pool (bigger than our neighborhood pools, probably smaller than our sports pools) to a saltwater pool. It's like swimming in a tub that has a water softener - nice.

Does anyone know if The Villages has considered doing this? And why aren't the newest pools south of 466A Saltwater ones (or are they)?

I dunno but as everyone knows, it doesn't stop me from having an opinion.

I would guess that pools that a lot of people swim in have to have bleach added for health reasons.

BUT...you said a large community pool was using salt water. I wonder how the germs feel about salt?

[aljetmet]

Check this out

Is there a salt water pool in the Villages?

[mulligan]

Tamirind Grove pool is salt water

[Ohiogirl]

and asked if there were any current saltwater pools (public) or plans for saltwater pools. We were told None at present in the Villages and no plans for any, and to address this issue in the annual survey.

Ohioboy is a swimmer (does laps at Sports Pools) and says he noticed a huge positive difference when he went swimming in the Ft. Myers retirement community pool, which is larger than the neighborhood pools in The Villages. Felt that the saltwater pool was much easier on skin and eyes.

[Larry Wilson]

So glad you called the Rec. Department. There are no public salt water pools in The Villages.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

and asked if there were any current saltwater pools (public) or plans for saltwater pools. We were told None at present in the Villages and no plans for any, and to address this issue in the annual survey.

Ohioboy is a swimmer (does laps at Sports Pools) and says he noticed a huge positive difference when he went swimming in the Ft. Myers retirement community pool, which is larger than the neighborhood pools in The Villages. Felt that the saltwater pool was much easier on skin and eyes.

Ft Myers is a long way to go for a swim!

[Ohiogirl]

but we'd still rather live in The Villages - just wish they had, or were getting, saltwater pools!

[villages07]

Our pools are not saltwater but they use salt for cleaning and not chlorine, correct?

It's half a loaf, but the salt based filtration is also easier on the skin and suits than a chlorinated pool.

[BrendaD]

I asked if they would make the pools they were installing on the water side of Acevilla Drive saltwater if I wanted that. They said "no" so I didn't get a house with a pool. Don't understand why they are so much easier to maintain - my son is having one installed at his house in Tampa.

[Russ_Boston]

When I designed my pool a few months ago I could have put Chlorine, Salt or Ozone (with a very very small amount of chlorine) in as my sanitation system. Went with the ozone since I used it successfully up north. Not really sure what the question of the thread is.

[villages07]

Russ... At first I thought the OP was talking about the chlorination system, but, after further thought I think they mean a true salt water pool, ie, like sea water. I've seen these on cruise ships and some hotels. You float better, the water truly tastes salty, and will burn your eyes if you swim with eyes open.

[Ohiogirl]

I was not asking if TV was doing true saltwater pools as in ocean water. I was questioning whether or not TV was using the currently popular system that private pool owners are installing and older chlorine pool owners are converting to - is that an ozone system? I'm not sure.

Ohioboy says he noticed a big difference between the pool in Ft. Myers (which we were told by relatives had converted to a saltwater system) and the Villages pools. We were told by the Villages Rec Dept. that the Villages pools are chlorine systems - are you all saying this is not the case?

[swimdawg]

Just a couple comments from someone who swims on a regular basis.....and has been doing so for decades.

If you swim in a chlorinated pool with eyes open, your eyes will burn. I can't imagine swimming without goggles.

Also....a pool that has water heated to 82 degrees sounds warm.....but remember normal body temp is 98.6, so 82 degrees isn't all that warm....especially if it's a cool, windy day.

The indoor Olympic-sized pool that I lap swim in up north is heated to 83 or 84 degrees....and it's comfortable, but not warm.

The whirlpool is heated to 103 degrees....and that's nice.

An indoor pool in TV would be nice. Just had to throw that in!

[Larry Wilson]

I agree with everything you said. Good post.
Sometimes when we have a cold spell, the heaters can't keep up, the water will fall to the 70s.
The adult pools will be almost empty with air temps under 70. Most exercise classes and advanced volleyball cancel at below 65. Some winters we go a month before we get back on schedules.
All the serious pool users like the swim team etc. wear scuba suits etc.