Save Water and Energy With Your Pool in the Desert

By Imperial Valley Pool Services · Updated 2026-10-23

The biggest savings come from a pool cover to slow evaporation, a variable-speed pump, a clean filter and well-balanced water that doesn't need constant correction.

Slow evaporation

Evaporation is the main way pools lose water in the desert. A cover, even a simple solar one, can cut it significantly and keeps chlorine and heat from escaping.

Cut pump energy

Use a variable-speed pump if you can. It runs slowly for longer and uses far less power.
Don't run more hours than needed to turn the water over.
Keep the filter clean so the pump isn't working against pressure.

Stop wasting chemicals

Balanced water uses less chlorine and acid. Keep stabilizer in range so you aren't re-dosing chlorine every day.

Fix leaks early

If you're adding more water than evaporation explains, you may have a leak. A simple bucket test is a good first check, and a technician can help narrow it down.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my pool is leaking?

Do the bucket test: fill a bucket with pool water, set it on a step, mark the water level inside and outside, and compare after 24 hours. If the pool drops more than the bucket, there may be a leak.