What can you fill a pool with?

Here are four different sources you can use:

• #1. Garden hose using city water. The most straightforward way to fill inground swimming pools with water is to connect a garden hose to your outdoor spigot.
• #2. Water delivery service.
• #3. Well.
• #4. Fire hydrant using city water.

What is the best material to fill in a pool?

Regular fill dirt is preferred, but tailings are also an option. A good rule of thumb is ordering 80\% fill/tailings, and 20\% topsoil for the surface. This allows you to fill the hole within inches of the surface before applying the topsoil.

Why would you fill in a pool?

Some are opting to fill in or demolish their swimming pools rather than continue to maintain or remodel them. Or maybe you have bought a house with an in-ground pool that is in need of repair, requires too much maintenance, or you can use the space for something else.

Can you just fill in a pool with dirt?

Option 1: Filling in a Pool (Partial Removal) Filling in a pool involves draining the pool, punching holes in the bottom, demolishing the top layer of the pool (18′ – 36′), placing the rubble in the bottom, filling in the pool with additional dirt and topsoil, and compacting the soil.

What can I do with an old inground pool?

6 Genius New Uses for an Old Swimming Pool

1. The sunken patio.
2. The practical deck.
3. The detached studio.
4. The peaceful pond.
5. The water-wise garden.
6. The food-producing farm.

What do you backfill above ground pool with?

Slurry is the best backfill material to use when completely burying an above-ground pool since it can better support its own weight.

Can you buy water to fill a pool?

Believe it or not, you can get pool water delivered, almost as easily as ordering from Amazon. There are companies that will bring a tank of water to your house, and use high-capacity hoses to fill your pool quickly.

Can you fill a pool from a well?

As we said above, you can fill your swimming pool or hot tub with well water. In fact, it’s one of the least expensive options, especially compared to a pool water delivery service. Some people choose to fill their pools with city water or municipal water from their house, but not everyone has this option.

Can a well fill a pool?

If it has a high flow rate, the well can most likely fill a pool, but with a low flow rate, it may run dry. You should also consider whether you’re sharing the water table with neighbors and whether you’re currently in a drought.