It must be said that water scarcity has remained an ongoing issue in Goa despite surplus monsoon being recorded every year. The Goa government has admitted that Goa does not have a 24x7 water supply but assured that every household across the State will receive a minimum four hours of water supply daily before the end of 2026.
There are several reasons for the water shortage the state is facing. Frequent bursting of pipelines, non-implementation of water harvesting and increase in construction activities are some of the contributing factors. Most new constructions now have swimming pools.
Periodically draining and refilling the pool can help manage water quality, but it's important to minimize this practice to conserve water.
Recycling swimming pool water can be an environmentally friendly way to manage water usage and maintain pool hygiene. Swimming pools must have a filtration system that circulates the water through filters to remove debris, dirt, and contaminants.
While giving permission for constructing swimming pools the licensing authority needs to check how water for swimming pools will be managed so that it will not affect the water supply to the locals in the vicinity.
