The cost of filling a 10,000-gallon pool depends on both your water source and local utility rates. No matter if you fill your tank with tap water, have it trucked in or use a well, knowing the cost is a way to make the most economical choice. Along with basking in the beauty of a crystal blue pool that is effectively maintained by a robotic pool cleaner, you also have to factor in your up-front filling costs and your continuing maintenance costs.
Factors that Influence Filling a Pool Cost
The average cost to fill a pool depends on:
Water Supply: City water, well water, or trucked water.
Water Costs by the Local Utility: Utility rates vary regionally.
Other Fees: Sewer or delivery surcharge may be charged.
Evaporation and Maintenance: Maintaining the pool with a pool vacuum and skimmer will help you save in the long term.
Filling a Pool with Tap Water
If you plan to fill your pool using a garden hose attached to your municipal water supply, that will cost you depending on your area’s water rates. Municipal water usually costs between $0.004 and $0.01 per gallon. To put that into perspective, filling a 10,000-gallon pool would cost between $40 to $100.
Pros:
Convenient and accessible.
No additional service fees.
Cons:
It takes longer (several hours to a day).
“Can have a very meaningful impact on your water bill.”
How to Fill a Pool with Delivery Service Water
(Alternatively, you can hire a bulk water delivery service.) Prices differ, but on average, for 10,000 gallons, expect to pay $200 to $400.
Pros:
Quicker than a hose (filled the pool in several hours).
No drop in your home’s water usage.
Cons:
Costlier than municipal water.
Subject to availability in your area.
How to Fill a Pool with Well Water
If you have a private well, filling your pool directly from that can be a money-saver. But keep in mind that running a well to pump constantly could cause burnout or even detrimental water quality. Check well water for contamination before using it, start with a vacuum for pools.
Pros:
No direct water bill costs.
Easily accessible if you have a well.
Cons:
Source from water that may need filtration and chemical treatment.
#2 Risk of Well Depletion or Pump Failure
Pool Maintenance As A Cost Cutter
Proper maintenance prolongs the time between fill-ups, saving cash. Robotic pool cleaners will also use less water to keep your pool clean. Maintaining a clean pool with a pool vacuum robot helps to prevent algae spore growth and thus the need to drain and refill the pool regularly.
Moreover, with having a skimmer piscina and wall climbing pool cleaner, it allows dirt removal and this helps in the decreased water contamination. If your pool suffers bad algae, you might ask, “Will a pool robot pick up algae?” For all their designated duties, the robotic cleaners may still not be able to clear up algae in the water, so you may need a pool vacuum, or additional chemicals to get clear water.
Other Considerations for Pool Water
When an inground pool dirty enough that need to drain an inground pool without pump or acid wash the pool when it becomes too dirty. These processes are added costs, but they are necessary for long-term pool health.
What is a Pool Booster Pump?
Visit our store for a wide selection of pool booster pumps that helps eliminate dirt and debris and more. A booster pump can help you run a Maytronics pool cleaner or similar device.
Conclusion
Well water can be cheap or free, but if you’re going to drain your system or fill a 10,000-gallon pool, it will cost between $40 to $400. Set the robot pool cleaner for routine upkeep and also pick up the debris with the pool vacuum and skimmer to reduce spending. The importance of using advanced pool cleaning solutions (for example, swimming pool robot cleaners) can help reduce the need to refill the pool water again and again, which in turn saves you money over time.