Pool Service in Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Aqua Pools provides pool service in Scottsdale, from weekly cleaning to equipment repair. We're based in Gilbert, and Scottsdale is one of the nine towns we cover. The city's own figures put its tap water at 16 to 25 grains hard, so calcium control is a big part of the job here.
Weekly Pool Service and Repair in Scottsdale
Our weekly pool service handles the routine. Debris comes off the surface, the walls get brushed and the floor gets vacuumed. The baskets get emptied, the water gets tested and balanced, and the equipment gets a look.
For bigger problems, we offer pool repair. That covers pumps, filters, heaters, salt cells, automation, lights and plumbing fittings.
Scottsdale Hardness Changes North to South
The City of Scottsdale publishes a hard water fact sheet with hardness by area. South of Indian School Road, it lists 22 to 25 grains per gallon. Between Indian School and Chaparral Road, it's 20 to 22 grains. North of Chaparral Road, it drops to 16 to 18 grains.
In milligrams per liter, the south end runs 370 to 430. That's very hard water by any measure. The city calls hardness a nuisance rather than a health risk, and it doesn't treat the water to soften it.
What Very Hard Water Does to a Scottsdale Pool
Water that hard leaves scale fast. You'll see it as a white or gray line at the tile and as rough spots on plaster. It also builds up inside heaters and on salt cell plates, where it's harder to spot.
The fix starts with balance. When pH and alkalinity drift high, calcium drops out of the water and sticks to surfaces. We test and adjust every week to keep it dissolved. In the hardest parts of the city, that weekly check makes a real difference.
Scottsdale Moved From Wells to River Water
Scottsdale says it relied entirely on groundwater until the mid 1980s. Today about 90 percent of its drinking water comes from the Central Arizona Project and Salt River Project. About two-thirds of the supply is Colorado River water from the Central Arizona Project. Less than 10 percent comes from wells.
The city treats Colorado River water at its CAP Water Treatment Plant. Salt River Project water goes to the Chaparral Water Treatment Plant. The fact sheet notes that hardness depends on the source and the treatment process.
Draining a Pool in Scottsdale
The city says pool water should never go to the street. You can keep it in your own yard after waiting 3 to 7 days after treatments. You can also send it to your sewer cleanout at no more than 50 gallons per minute. Turn off the filter power and any auto-fill valve first.
Scottsdale doesn't keep records of where cleanouts are, so you may need to find yours. If you refill the pool in December, January or February, you can ask the city for a sewer charge adjustment. The request is due by August 31.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is the water in Scottsdale?
The city's fact sheet lists 16 to 25 grains per gallon, depending on where you live. The south part of the city has the hardest water.
Is there a best time of year to refill a Scottsdale pool?
A refill in December, January or February lets you ask the city for a sewer charge adjustment by August 31. Cooler water is also easier to balance after a refill.
Do you fix heaters and salt systems in Scottsdale?
Yes. Scale from hard water is a common reason heaters and salt cells struggle. We'll find the problem and give you a price before we fix it.
Your Scottsdale Pool, Taken Care Of
We also serve Fountain Hills to the east and Tempe to the south. See every town on our service areas page and everything we do on our pool services page. Call (602) 384-6061 to talk about your Scottsdale pool.