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Draining Swimming Pools

By Katie Roundtree, Finance Director, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
If you live in South properties. Nuisance conditions such as the creation of Please keep in mind that there is a direct link between
Florida, odds are you have a odors, mosquito breeding conditions, or flooding can occur what we do around our home and the water quality of our
swimming pool. One of the when water is ponded for a prolonged period. canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands.
reasons we live here is the 5) If your pool contains algae or other organic matter NPDES tip: Dirt, oil, and debris that collect in parking lots
great climate where you can (a black film), collect the algae and dispose of it in your and paved areas can be washed into the storm sewer system and
enjoy swimming year-round. normal trash. Decaying organic matter lowers the oxygen eventually enter local waterbodies. Sweep up litter and debris
If you have a pool, it is also content in the water and should not go into the storm drain from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, especially around
critical that you maintain the or any wetland area. storm drains.
structure and treat the water
to keep you and your family
healthy and safe. From time
to time, it may be necessary SPortS
to drain your pool for repairs. Whether the reason is cleaning,
water changes, or just lowering water levels, pool draining is
a common activity.
environment. Pool water enters the storm drain system untreated Jupiter Senior Softball League News
Disposal of pool water into a storm drain is harmful to the

and may contain
chemicals that can harm Ted Battistone, 87, of Jupiter, who died April 19 after a Tom Cosentino,
canals, ponds, lakes battle with cancer, is the inaugural inductee to the Jupiter commissioner of the Jupiter
and wetlands, as well Senior Softball Association (JSSA) Hall of Fame. Established Senior Softball Association,
as the wildlife living just five days before Ted’s passing, the Hall of Fame honors said, “Ted had many great
in and around them. members who represent the very best of the JSSA. They are accomplishments on the
Chlorine, bromine, players who have set the highest standards for membership softball field, but he will
algaecides, biocides, and teach us that sportsmanship and competition are not be remembered for how he
water conditioners, mutually exclusive. treated people off the field.
stabilizers and other Ted played in the Jupiter Senior Softball League for more than He was everyone’s friend
chemicals in pool water 20 years following his retirement from Ford Motor Company. and mentor. We will surely
are toxic to fish and He was also a player and general manager for 22 years for the miss him.”
other aquatic life. Florida Investment Properties Team and was inducted into the The Jupiter Senior
Here are some things to remember about draining pools: National Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2005. Softball program is open
1) Only drain your pool when absolutely necessary. Avoid Ted’s wife Juanita said he learned of his selection for to persons 55 and over.
draining/backwashing your pool during periods of drought the Jupiter Senior Softball Association Hall of Fame before For information contact
and during significant rainfall events. Do not drain your he died and was very pleased to be honored. “He was a Tom Cosentino at (412) Ted Battistone, 2020 Jupiter
pool when watering restrictions are in place. wonderful man” and a great husband and father to their 721-0173 or go to www. Senior Softball Hall of Fame
2) Leave the water in the pool for at least one week blended family of six children, she said. leaguelineup.com/jssa. inductee
without adding chlorine or other chemicals before draining.
If you can’t wait that long, use a chlorine neutralizing
chemical found at most pool supply stores. Please consult
your pool supply company for further information.
3) Test the water before discharging to ensure that the
chlorine levels are safe. Also ensure that the pH levels are
normal (6.5 to 7.8).
4) Drain the pool slowly over a large pervious area, such
as your lawn, before letting the water drain into a storm
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