candide Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 It has been announced today that Charente-Maritime area has had between 30 - 50% less rainfall this winter than average over last 50 years, so once again in summer of 2006 there will be water restrictions. Does anyone know how this affects a new pool installation?Most pool companies claim that it is OK to fill a swimming pool when it has just been constructed? But is this really the case?Do you need to contact the local Mairie to check with them? Or any other authorities? Or is it OK just to go ahead and fill the pool?Perhaps it is best to fill the pool for the first time end winter / beg. spring before summer water restrictions apply?Would be grateful for any advice. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 This post is a timely reminder.Filling a pool is one thing, but we must not forget the topping up that is always required over the summer due to evaporation.This will lead us back onto the debate of which pools can be legally filled/topped up.This subject is not going to go away, especially for all of us in the Charente Maritime.There will be lots of debate over the interpretation of the regulations, for example is a gite pool a private pool or a commercial one? do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eslier Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I think you will find that a gite business registered at the Chambre de Commerce is considered a commercial business and as such operation of the pool is part of that business. In this circumstance you should be able to legitimately top up your pool.If you have a gite which you let out as a sideline or just on a casual basis, and therefore are not registered with the CdeC, then it will be considered a private pool and you will be goverened by any restrictions in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 In Charante Maratime and many other departments the 'Red' restrictionis still in force which prohibits the use of hose pipe water for anyuse such as cleaning cars, filling pools etc. Commercial enterprisesmay argue for exemption but are required to register with thePrefecture throught their Marie. Fines are heavy and enforcement willbe vigourous I am told.As far as new builds are concerned we are being advise that the firstfill is possible with a licience obtained from the Marie who inquirewith the Regional Water Board. but after that its forbidden.I have been advising pool owners to install water butts and collect ofroofs whilst there is still some rain, but its getting a bit late nowand there will be same problem as last year soon.Hope that this is of some help (but no comfort I suspect) to pool owners.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCD Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Interesting..............We have a pool which has an automatic water levelling system and this is plumbed straight into the mains!!Wonder how that is affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 PeterThat is indeed an interesting slant on the matter.Naturally the regs are talking about forbidding filling swimming poolsbut as you will be only using a little at a time I cannot see howanyone would ever know.I'm not saying that it is OK , just that you'll probably not get caught.If you want to do the 'right thing', I suggest that you take advantageof the rain (such as that today) and install water storage and capturefrom your roof to fill your pool.Just a few thoughts for you.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apero Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 This is a good site for checking water restrictions. Only one now with a water ban. Updated when restrictions change. http://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=741 Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Vette Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Our pool is nearly full. Shame they are coming to put the concrete in today. Still, it has stopped raining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 That is Good news indeed AperoI must admit that I had not checked lately.Lets hope that there's more of the excellent rain we had yesterday andtoday, to avoid the restrictions this summer. However I wouldsill advise pool owners to err on the side of caution and considerwater stockage to help top up the pool dureing the hot months.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCD Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Yes - good news but still need to err on the side of caution. Water restrictions were lifted in the Charente Maritime on 9th Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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