The Impacts of Pools and Hot Tubs
Common pool and hot tub chemicals include chlorine, bromide, salt, and algaecides. These compounds can be harsh on your body and clothing, but can also have devastating consequences on aquatic ecosystems. Improper disposal of these chemicals and the wastewater from hot tubs and pools can make Canada’s freshwater areas uninhabitable for certain species of fish, plants, and wildlife.
Watersheds Canada is launching a pool and hot tub education campaign to raise awareness on this pollution issue and help individuals, municipalities, and waterfront and community groups become more informed so they can protect their freshwater areas. Together we can safeguard our aquatic ecosystems, protect wildlife, and ensure the continued health of our freshwater for years to come.
Access free resources to bring education and change in your community:
- Start here – Fill in our public awareness and perception survey about hot tubs and pools.
- Read the “How is Your Pool Affecting Freshwater Ecosystems?” blog.
- Find out “Lake-Friendly Pool or Hot Tub Alternatives” in this blog.
- Learn about the “Best Practices for Municipalities: Reducing Pollution from Pools and Hot Tubs” in this blog.
- In this blog, you will learn “Hot Tubs, Pools, and Freshwater: How to Properly Drain Your Water“.
- Explore your options in this “Saltwater Pools, Hot Tubs, and Freshwater: Is this the Best Alternative?” blog.
- Find out about “Salt Tolerant Native Plants” you can plant on your property in this blog.
- Protect your shoreline using our Salt Tolerant Native Plant List for Eastern Ontario document.
- Sign-up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on road salt pollution and other freshwater issues.
- Donate and ensure more communities have access to toolkits and the knowledge they need to protect their local freshwater.
This education toolkit is generously funded by:
