Before You Dig that Pool! A Look Back
There are a lot of things to consider before you do get a pool dug up such as surveys and land studies that may reveal the conditions of the soil underneath your house. Poor soil can lead to settling and if your property just happens to lie on a previously undiscovered fault line, you might want to consider an above-ground model. Though generally problem free, settling can cause cracks and expensive repairs to the pool and equipment costing you more that the savings you hoped to save from those long drives to the community pool and swimming vacations.
Water economy is also another thing to consider for as water becomes scarcer, you might find it more difficult to get water for your pool should you have a need to drain and re-fill it. Some states have limits on the amount of water they will provide your home, taxing penalties for violations of set limits. Pool water is also treated with chemicals that makes it highly toxic to plants so re-using it for your greens is out of the question.
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