Pondless Waterfall Near Poolside

[ohpoolboy]

I'm not certain if this is the correct forum for this question so I apologize if it's not.

We just finished the construction of our pool and we are now beginning the hard-scape/landscape process. One idea that my wife had was to add a pond-less waterfall near the pool. We opted not to add a waterfall to the pool itself for several reasons, mainly cost and I was concerned that a waterfall would disrupt the water chemistry. Also living in the Northeast we felt we would get more use out of a separate waterfall.

Our pool is a cement walled, vinyl IG , 44 x 24 free form. The pool deck will only go around 2/3 of the pool leaving the remaining 1/3 natural for plantings, etc. We would like to place a waterfall like this in this 1/3 natural area. The basin part of the waterfall would be about 6 feet from the edge of the pool. The waterfall uses a lined 4x6 basin filled with rocks to catch the water.

My concerns: is this placement too close to the pool and can it cause any problems with the pool wall? Are there any other issues with using a pond-less waterfall near a pool?

Thanks,

Anthony

[keithw]

6ft should be far enough away so that you do not affect the integrity of the pool. However, I would urge you to consider a standard pond with waterfall. One that has plants, fish, etc. They are very low cost if you DIY, cheaper than the pondless waterfall kit that you have shown in your link. They are also almost no maintenance once set up and become an incredibly enjoyable focal point in your yard. I have one within a few feet of my pool.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...61600x1200.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...ab/Pool304.jpg

[ohpoolboy]

Keith, thanks for the reply. Your pond looks great! That's definitely another option to consider.

Anthony

[Simmons99]

Keith -

Wow - that looks great - I wish I had that kind of room in my back yard

[dep78737]

We also have a pond near our pool and think it's a great addition to the backyard. You can have a much more subtle waterfall in a pond that runs constantly for pennies a day. Plus, the sound is not as overpowering as many of the pool waterfalls I see.