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Dear friends, Here’s what’s happening at BioNova® Natural Pools North America… Spring Is Here! This past Thursday, March 20th marked the first day of spring. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, March 20th can also be called the March equinox, spring equinox, or the vernal equinox. Astronomically, the March equinox marks the occasion when the Sun … Read more
Since natural swimming pools use the same biological processes of filtration and sanitation as lakes and streams, there is a theoretical risk of harmful algae blooms as seen above. These algae blooms have been known to close beaches, and are generally a result of excess phytoplankton growth. Blue-Green algae (Cyanobacteria) is the most common phytoplankton … Read more
Each year that goes by, Global Warming becomes a more emphasized topic in business, politics, and daily life. In its simplest form, Global Warming is the rising of global temperatures due to an increase in CO2 concentrations in our atmosphere.
If you’ve thought about ways to live a more sustainable life, you’re not alone. In the last 5 years, there has been a 71% increase in the popularity of searches for sustainable goods. With a large increase in the demand for swimming pools, as many people continue to work from home, it is worth discussing the relationship between these two trends. Of the 10.4 million swimming pools in the United States, just about every one is treated with chemicals, which is not sustainable by any means.
BioNova wants to help get your pool ready for spring. Check your pipes, plants, and platforms along with these other tips and explanations.
Learn about controlling natural swimming pool temperatures and how it will affect the microbes inside.
When we talk about naturally purified water in a natural swimming pool (NSP), biofilm’s role always comes up as a vital part of the process. What is biofilm in a natural swimming pool exactly? The answer is a bit complex but let’s break it down! What Biofilm Is Not Most people may think of biofilm … Read more
These 5 types of aquatic plants in natural swimming pools are the best filtering mechanisms nature offers. Why does this matter when you go for a swim?
Swimming pools and cars are obviously completely different. But in this case there are some comparisons that we can draw in order to make a point.
Diatoms outcompete less desirable forms of algae for nutrients in the water reducing harmful blue-green algae and filamentous algae (string algae). They are able to do this because they photosynthesize earlier and in less light therefore they are able to consume nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus before the nuisance algae. Diatoms are the primary food source at the base … Read more