FAQ: Can you Convert an Existing Pond into A Natural Swimming Pool?
Yes, you can convert an existing pond into a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond, though the process is expensive (typically costs more than building a NSP from scratch) and must be done on a custom basis.
Often, people think that because the existing pond is already there onsite and filled with water, it must be more cost effective to clean it up than to create a new Natural Swimming Pool/Pond: After all, the hole is already dug, it is already filled with water and plants and nature, it may even have a dock or pier.. Unfortunately, there is one very big difference between the typical farm pond and a NSP: A farm pond is created to collect water that has drained from other places onsite (or that has welled up from the ground), while a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond has a controlled water source (typically well or city water-- like what you would use to fill any kind of pool) and is designed to filter the same water over and over again. Though there are ways you can capture and filter site drainage water as it flows down to a lower pool/pond, it is best to choose a high spot onsite for your NSP, rather than down in a depression (like where farm ponds are typically placed).
We can help you create a custom conversion plan with a design consultation or you can check out the Pond Conversion online course on The Natural Pool Academy.
Often, people think that because the existing pond is already there onsite and filled with water, it must be more cost effective to clean it up than to create a new Natural Swimming Pool/Pond: After all, the hole is already dug, it is already filled with water and plants and nature, it may even have a dock or pier.. Unfortunately, there is one very big difference between the typical farm pond and a NSP: A farm pond is created to collect water that has drained from other places onsite (or that has welled up from the ground), while a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond has a controlled water source (typically well or city water-- like what you would use to fill any kind of pool) and is designed to filter the same water over and over again. Though there are ways you can capture and filter site drainage water as it flows down to a lower pool/pond, it is best to choose a high spot onsite for your NSP, rather than down in a depression (like where farm ponds are typically placed).
We can help you create a custom conversion plan with a design consultation or you can check out the Pond Conversion online course on The Natural Pool Academy.
