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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 Shikata ga nai... |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 .... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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. |
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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. |
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