Page 9 - Waterways - July '20

Waterways, Page 9
Northern Notes

Draining Swimming Pools
water levels, pool draining is a common activity. chemical found at
By Katie Roundtree, Disposal of pool water into a storm drain is harmful most pool supply
Finance Director, to the environment. Pool water enters the storm drain stores. Please
Northern Palm Beach system untreated and may contain chemicals that can consult your pool
County Improvement harm canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands, as well as the supply company for
District wildlife living in and around them. Chlorine, bromine, further information.
If you live in South algaecides, biocides, water conditioners, stabilizers and 3) Test the water
Florida, odds are you have other chemicals in pool water are toxic to fish and other before discharging
a swimming pool. One of aquatic life. to ensure that the
the reasons we live here Here are some things to remember about draining chlorine levels are
is the great climate where pools: safe. Also ensure
you can enjoy swimming 1) Only drain your pool when absolutely necessary. that the pH levels
year-round. If you have a Avoid draining/backwashing your pool during periods are normal (6.5 to 7.8).
pool, it is also critical that of drought and during significant rainfall events. Do not 4) Drain the pool slowly over a large pervious area,
you maintain the structure and treat the water to keep you drain your pool when watering restrictions are in place. such as your lawn, before letting the water drain into
and your family healthy and safe. From time to time, it 2) Leave the water in the pool for at least one week a storm drain. The water will filter slowly and evenly
may be necessary to drain your pool for repairs. Whether without adding chlorine or other chemicals before draining. through the soil. Control the rate of discharge across
the reason is cleaning, water changes, or just lowering If you can’t wait that long, use a chlorine neutralizing your property to avoid erosion and nuisance conditions
for neighboring properties. Nuisance conditions such as
the creation of odors, mosquito breeding conditions, or
flooding can occur when water is ponded for a prolonged
Endless indulgence. 5) If your pool contains algae or other organic matter
period.
(a black film), collect the algae and dispose of it in your
normal trash. Decaying organic matter lowers the oxygen
Every day. content in the water and should not go into the storm drain
or any wetland area.
Please keep in mind that there is a direct link between
what we do around our home and the water quality of our
canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands.
NPDES tip: Dirt, oil, and debris that collect in parking
lots and paved areas can be washed into the storm sewer
system and eventually enter local waterbodies. Sweep up
litter and debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking
lots, especially around storm drains.

South Australia from page 8

The Ghan made its first departure north on August
4, 1929. The line was narrow gauge traversed by
steam engines. Today, the line has had all of the old
ties removed and replaced with ones made of concrete,
termite-resistant members. Until 2006 the line ran only
north to the center of Australia, where land trains then
carried the freight north to Darwin and other destinations
in the Northern Territory. Since the land north of Alice
Springs is flat and the road is straight, land trains made
up of king-size rigs that towed three to four full length
trailers, transported the goods and merchandise to the
north. In 2006 this last portion of the railroad was
completed, and the 3,000-kilometer run between Darwin
an Adelaide is made twice a week.
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