Public Swimming Safety, Spring Maintenance, and Nature’s Quality Process
BioNova wants to help get your pool ready for spring. Check your pipes, plants, and platforms along with these other tips and explanations.
Science of Natural Pools
BioNova® Natural Pools experts share their extensive knowledge with articles and posts related to the science of natural swimming pools.
Controlling Natural Swimming Pool Temperature
Learn about controlling natural swimming pool temperatures and how it will affect the microbes inside.
What is Biofilm in a Natural Swimming Pool
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
5 Types of Aquatic Plants in Natural Swimming Pools
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?
How a BioNova® Natural Pool compares to a Tesla Electric Car
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.
How Diatoms Benefit a Body of Water
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
Planetary Science, Landscape Architecture and the Future of Swimming Pools
“Robyn’s piece goes to show that a global perspective on how we use the earth’s vital resources isn’t enough—you need to travel to the planets to get the big picture”. Dr. Anthony F. Aveni, Colgate University Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Anthropology Much of the talk today is about going to Mars and I’ve … Read more