Recently the Springs made a small upgrade that has both guests and management buzzing with positive comments. We decided to convert the mineral-water swimming pool to saltwater sanitation.

Saltwater pool sanitation was developed in Australia in the early 1970s, and remains the standard there and in many parts of Europe. Industry sources report that saltwater technology is now the fastest growing pool sanitation method in the United States. It works by filling the pool with salty water - like human tears - and then sending it through a small electronic device. The device produces a low-voltage electric current that adds or removes salt as needed. The ionized salt then reacts with the water to form hypochlorous acid, which kills any bacteria.

RV Guests at the Springs have been effusive with their praise of the new pool water. Nancy Nickols of Aguanga, a frequent visitor, said the water is easy on the eyes, skin and bathing suit. "Normally, just a short while in a pool will dry out my skin terribly. I can spend hours in this pool, and my skin feels great!"

Her husband Terry Nickols agreed. "Many times regular chlorine pools will really irritate my skin.  I don't have that problem here, even though we've been in the pool a lot the last few days."

The Springs' new General Manager, Bob Cooper, says the new system is a win-win for the guests and the resort. "We made the switch to enhance the experience of our guests, but the silver lining is the cost savings. Chlorine pellets are pretty expensive these days, so we actually expect to save money on this system. It was not a major expense to install."

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