Pool discharge
 

My uphill neighbor drained his pool today, and the water ran across
my property. Thankfully, the water passed at least 20 feet from the
house.

Is there enough chlorine in pool water to harm grass or shrubs? Are
there any other possible perils? I don't want to start a feud unless
there's the potential for actual harm.


--
Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com
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Pool discharge
 

Stan Brown wrote:
My uphill neighbor drained his pool today, and the water ran across
my property. Thankfully, the water passed at least 20 feet from the
house.

Is there enough chlorine in pool water to harm grass or shrubs? Are
there any other possible perils? I don't want to start a feud unless
there's the potential for actual harm.

I used to connect the discharge of my hottub to a sprinkler and water the lawn
when I emptied it without any harm. I'm sure such discharges are illegal most
places in the US.

Pool discharge
 

On Sat, 2 Oct 2010 17:31:16 -0400, Stan Brown
wrote:

My uphill neighbor drained his pool today, and the water ran across
my property. Thankfully, the water passed at least 20 feet from the
house.

Is there enough chlorine in pool water to harm grass or shrubs? Are
there any other possible perils? I don't want to start a feud unless
there's the potential for actual harm.

While not a direct answer to your question (as I don't know the
answer), you may want to find out if he has a salt system. We do and
when the overflow drains onto the lawn (early spring, lots of rain), I
usually have a trail of dead grass from the salt.

I don't think there is enough chlorine content to harm the lawn, but
again, I don't know for sure.

Pool discharge
 

Bob F wrote:
Stan Brown wrote:
My uphill neighbor drained his pool today, and the water ran across
my property. Thankfully, the water passed at least 20 feet from the
house.

Is there enough chlorine in pool water to harm grass or shrubs? Are
there any other possible perils? I don't want to start a feud unless
there's the potential for actual harm.

I used to connect the discharge of my hottub to a sprinkler and water
the lawn when I emptied it without any harm. I'm sure such discharges
are illegal most places in the US.

To clarify - pumping water across neighbors lots is illegal.

Pool discharge
 

On Oct 3, 2:50*pm, "Bob F" wrote:
Bob F wrote:
Stan Brown wrote:
My uphill neighbor drained his pool today, and the water ran across
my property. *Thankfully, the water passed at least 20 feet from the
house.

Is there enough chlorine in pool water to harm grass or shrubs? *Are
there any other possible perils? *I don't want to start a feud unless
there's the potential for actual harm.

I used to connect the discharge of my hottub to a sprinkler and water
the lawn when I emptied it without any harm. I'm sure such discharges
are illegal most places in the US.

To clarify - pumping water across neighbors lots is illegal.



We have a pool that uses only chlorine. I had always drained our pool
in the street but starting early this year the county notified
homeowners that they could not drain their pools in the street because
the sewer system couldn't handle it.... so I have been draining mine
in my yard. Nowhere else to put it. I haven't had any problems. One
reason may be that the only reason I have for draining mine is when it
has rained real hard and there is too much water in the pool. There
really isn't too much chlorine in it then ....

Pool discharge
 

On Sun, 3 Oct 2010 11:50:27 -0700, Bob F wrote:

Bob F wrote:
I used to connect the discharge of my hottub to a sprinkler and
water the lawn when I emptied it without any harm.

Thanks. That's a useful data point.

To clarify - pumping water across neighbors lots is illegal.

Illegal, or a tort?

--
Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com
Shikata ga nai...

Pool discharge
 

On Sun, 3 Oct 2010 15:55:53 -0700 (PDT), Dottie wrote:
We have a pool that uses only chlorine. I had always drained our pool
in the street but starting early this year the county notified
homeowners that they could not drain their pools in the street because
the sewer system couldn't handle it.... so I have been draining mine
in my yard. Nowhere else to put it. I haven't had any problems. One
reason may be that the only reason I have for draining mine is when it
has rained real hard and there is too much water in the pool. There
really isn't too much chlorine in it then ....

Thanks. That's a useful data point.

When I talked with the guy, he said it was a once-a-year thing and
offered to reroute it. But it sounds like I don't really need him to
do that.



--
Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com
Shikata ga nai...

Pool discharge
 

Stan Brown wrote:
On Sun, 3 Oct 2010 11:50:27 -0700, Bob F wrote:

Bob F wrote:
I used to connect the discharge of my hottub to a sprinkler and
water the lawn when I emptied it without any harm.

Thanks. That's a useful data point.

To clarify - pumping water across neighbors lots is illegal.

Illegal, or a tort?

My understanding is that water from one property cannot be diverted into other
properties. For instance, you cannot run your downspout or sump pump output to
an area that then drains into the neighbor's yard. Consult with your local
drainage or sewer department for the best local info.

Pool discharge
 

In article , Dottie wrote:
On Oct 3, 2:50=A0pm, "Bob F" wrote:
Bob F wrote:
Stan Brown wrote:
My uphill neighbor drained his pool today, and the water ran across
my property. =A0Thankfully, the water passed at least 20 feet from the
house.

Is there enough chlorine in pool water to harm grass or shrubs? =A0Are
there any other possible perils? =A0I don't want to start a feud unles=
s
there's the potential for actual harm.

I used to connect the discharge of my hottub to a sprinkler and water
the lawn when I emptied it without any harm. I'm sure such discharges
are illegal most places in the US.

To clarify - pumping water across neighbors lots is illegal.



We have a pool that uses only chlorine. I had always drained our pool
in the street but starting early this year the county notified
homeowners that they could not drain their pools in the street because
the sewer system couldn't handle it.... so I have been draining mine
in my yard. Nowhere else to put it. I haven't had any problems. One
reason may be that the only reason I have for draining mine is when it
has rained real hard and there is too much water in the pool. There
really isn't too much chlorine in it then ....

All depends on how fast you drain it. i don't see any problem
letting it out in 2-3 days.