World Water Day: How to Save Water in Your Pool with Salt Chlorination
Celebrate March 22 with Responsible Water Use
World Water Day, observed every March 22, is a key date to reflect on the importance of this resource and promote its responsible use. At Innowater, we want to show you how salt chlorination in pools can help you reduce water consumption and improve its quality for longer.
The number of pools continues to grow worldwide, and with it, the volume of water used. That’s why opting for efficient water treatment systems is more important than ever.
How much water does a pool hold?
To understand the impact, just one fact is enough:
An average pool holds between 40,000 and 60,000 litres of water (40–60 m³).
If we multiply this figure by the millions of pools out there, the global consumption is enormous. That’s why keeping the water in good condition for as long as possible is essential.
Even so, there are still owners who drain their pool every year—something unnecessary if maintenance is done properly.
How to reduce water consumption in your pool
Following good maintenance practices and using the right technology can help you save thousands of litres of water every year:
1. Reduce evaporation
Using pool covers helps minimise evaporation, reducing the need to top up the water.
2. Improve water treatment and disinfection
Systems such as salt chlorination allow us to keep the water in perfect condition for longer, avoiding unnecessary water changes.
3. Optimise cleaning
- Pool cleaning robots. They help us keep the pool clean without dirtying the filter.
- Filter glass. reduces the dirt that builds up in the filter, improving water quality, which, logically, reduces the number of filter backwashes.
All of this reduces the water consumption associated with maintenance.
4. Automate maintenance
Regular or automated control prevents imbalances that force you to change the water.
Do you need to change the pool water every year?
No. Changing the pool water every year isn’t necessary if proper maintenance is carried out.
In fact, draining the pool annually is an inefficient habit that leads to a huge waste of water, an increasingly valuable resource.
A well-maintained pool, with the right filtration and water treatment system, can keep the same water for several years in perfect condition.
👉 Systems such as salt chlorination help keep the water clean, balanced, and continuously disinfected, reducing the need for complete water changes.
Conclusion:
With good maintenance, you don’t need to change your pool water every year—just top up what’s lost through evaporation or cleaning.
Salt chlorination: key to saving water in pools
One of the biggest myths is thinking that a pool with salt chlorination has no chlorine. ❌ FALSE: it does have chlorine, but it’s generated naturally through electrolysis.
How does it help save water?
- Generates chlorine from salt dissolved in the water
- Reduces the use of external chemical products
- Keeps the water more stable and balanced
- Reduces water degradation
Result: the water lasts much longer in optimal conditions.
In fact, with proper maintenance, it’s possible to keep the same water for many years.
More sustainable and efficient pools
A salt chlorinator not only improves water quality, it also helps to:
- Reduce environmental impact
- Minimise chemical waste
- Improve the swimming experience
- Reduce maintenance costs
Committed to responsible water use
At Innowater, we work to offer solutions that enable more efficient and sustainable use of water in pools, both private and public.
This World Water Day, take the step towards a more responsible pool.
Want to save water in your pool?
Find out how our salt chlorination systems can help you keep the water in perfect condition for longer. Happy Water Day!
Innowater – Safe, healthy and sustainable pools

Salt chlorination for pools is a treatment system that generates pure chlorine from the salt dissolved in the water, through an electrolysis process. A sustainable, automated, and safe treatment for swimming.





