What is a Freshwater Pool?

Imagine taking a swim in silky smooth fresh water, no horrible chlorine stench burning your nostrils and eyes, not having to lather your kids in special creams or take showers after having a dip. It’s swimming as mother nature intended, pure and simple.

For the past 30 years most swimming pools have had the ‘Aussie’ invented Salt Chlorinator installed on their pools. For some time, people with a salt-chlorinated pool assumed they were swimming in nothing but salt, where in actual fact the use of that salt (sodium chloride/magnesium chloride) is used to produce chlorine as the residual sanitiser in the pool.

Our Freshwater Systems use the latest in digital technology that combines two very traditional methods of sanitisation being oxidisation (tiny traces of chlorine) and ionisation (copper/silver), a process even used by NASA for drinking water in space. Although the methods for treating the pool are not new, the way our Freshwater Systems are designed, digitally controlled and customised to your specific pool delivers the highest quality water with minimal chemicals and maintenance.

Why a Freshwater Pool

No more red eyes or
itchy skin

Gentle on sensitive skin,
asthma, and allergies

Cut your pool running costs by up to 50%

Protects your equipment
and pool surfaces

No need to wash swimwear
or shower after swimming

Simple to install
and maintain

Water safe enough to use
on your lawn or garden

Swim in water that feels
clean and natural

Cost effective

With the latest digital technology and flexible timer control, the Fresh Water Systems are customised to your pool and will assist in reducing running costs. The unit works seamlessly with variable speed pumps and any filtration system providing adequate circulation and typically requires less running time of a traditional sanitiser.

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Gentle on skin

Taking into account one in three Australians have some kind of skin condition (psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis) a freshwater pool is the healthier lifestyle choice for you and your family. If eczema, dermatitis, itchy skin, asthma or skin rashes are a problem at your home, our fresh water alternative is making a huge impact in the swimming pool industry. We invite you to explore the difference you can make to your swimming experience and remove the discomfort experienced with traditional chlorine or salt pools.

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No red eye or irritated skin

No more kids having to wear goggles while swimming. They can open their eyes and enjoy crystal clear, non irritating fresh water that is also more gentle on the skin and lungs.

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All natural

Using nature’s minerals such as copper and silver ions rather than chlorine , it feels incredible to swim in a pure freshwater pool; a joy that is rare in a world awash with chemicals. The latest technology in the Freshwater System is a true environmentally friendly system offering many health benefits for you, the family, your garden and swimming pool equipment. Your pool water will be typically the same as that comes from your household tap, meaning it’s no different to having a shower or bath.

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Repurpose pool water to your garden

Most pool water is damaging to your garden and surrounds and pool designs usually have to take this into account when landscaping and backwashing the pool water. Fresh water in your pool will actually feed your garden rather than poison it.

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Longer lasting equipment and pool surrounds

With up to 80% less salt in the pool and chlorine levels equal or lower than tap water, your pool water is not corrosive like a typical salt pool.This is better for paving, pool fences, pool equipment and basically all surrounds nearby your pool.

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Far less maintenance than traditional systems

As the system is programmed to the size of your pool and has much less chemicals and salts in the water, maintaining water quality and water balance becomes simpler, saving you time and money.

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Lowest levels of TDS delivers clear fresh water

TDS is the total makeup of the water in your pool. Most pools are between 4000ppm to 6000ppm TDS due to salt and chemicals. The Naked system runs at 800-1000ppm. In simple terms, this means there is ‘less’ in the water making sanitising easier and leaves the water crystal clear and defining the water as fresh.

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Rejuvenating and refreshing

Do you normally shower after swimming? The water in your freshwater pool will feel like you have just come out of a natural stream or river, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised after swimming.

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Understanding Freshwater Pool Systems

Freshwater swimming pool; less chlorine than your household tap!

Many people around the world are lucky enough to enjoy high-quality tap water and appreciate the advantages of fresh water at home. For generations, chlorine and saltwater systems have been commonly accepted as the standard methods for pool sanitisation.

Thanks to innovative technology from Naked Pools, pool owners can enjoy naturally balanced, fresh‑feeling water without the need for high salt levels or heavy chlorine use.

Asthma & allergies

Are you one of the 3.5 million Aussies who suffer asthma or skin allergies?

Many swimming pools have traditionally used hazardous chemicals such as chlorine to minimise algae growth and bacteria. Even saltwater and mineral pools rely on chlorine, and we are all too familiar with the smell and feel from these pools; it irritates skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, can induce asthma attacks and causes harmful reactions in allergy sufferers. Chemicals such as chlorine are hazardous, they’re costly, and they are a hassle. You have to get the quantities precisely right, and the chemicals added regularly, otherwise, you will be looking at a smelly green pool.

We have combined our 40 years of industry experience to develop the Naked Freshwater Pool System. This technology is used by NASA to clean drinking water and prevent algae growth by utilising copper and silver. What you’re left with is healthy, rejuvenating, crystal clear water that contains equal or even less chlorine and chemicals than the water from many household taps.

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Save 50% on upkeep and enjoy the extra time!

Not only are chemicals dangerous and expensive, they make your pool water difficult to maintain and end up costing you thousands on maintenance over time.

While the initial investment in a Freshwater System may be more expensive than a typical salt chlorinator, it will save you hundreds of dollars a year on upkeep costs due to lower chemical and power consumption. Not to mention, a freshwater pool extends the life of your pool surrounds, equipment and is better for the environment. You will also save water as you can recycle it to your garden and there is no need to shower or wash your swimwear after taking a dip.

You won’t need to drive out to your pool shop every second week to lug back bucket loads of nasty chemicals and bags of salt either. Most importantly, you and your family will have a healthier and safer swimming pool all year round.

The System For You

The benefits of a freshwater pool are crystal clear

Eco-friendly pool system

Transform your backyard to a freshwater oasis

Our revolutionary Freshwater Systems will transform your backyard pool into a crystal clear, freshwater oasis.
It’s the healthier choice for families and great for the environment, with lower running costs and longer-lasting equipment. But most importantly, your freshwater pool produces crystal clear water to make your pool look and feel amazing, all year round. It really is the ultimate swimming experience.

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Freshwater pools vs saltwater pools

Saltwater pools are typically more expensive to run than freshwater pools, requiring ongoing upkeep and maintenance costs. Because of the high salt content they can also damage plants, pool equipment and anything else surrounding the pool.

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Freshwater pools vs chlorine

Freshwater pools do away with the negatives of traditional chlorine pools. No more irritation, lower running costs, no more damage to swimwear, pool furniture, gardens or plants. Lower maintenance costs, and lower levels of TDS. Freshwater is just like tap water!

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Environmental benefits​

Refreshing. Rejuvenating. Recyclable.

Latest technology in the Naked Freshwater Systems makes it a true environmentally friendly system offering many healthy benefits for you, your garden, pool equipment and the environment.

While traditional pool and spa systems rely on high levels of chlorine to sanitise the pool water, our systems utilise nature’s natural minerals to mimic the balance of a freshwater stream, making it the healthiest option for cooling down.

With extremely low amounts of salt in a Freshwater Pool, the water can be recycled back to your garden without dilution, so the plants will love it as much as you do.

Is my freshwater pool chlorine free?

Some freshwater pool systems are marketed as being completely chlorine free.
The only true chlorine free pool is a natural pool. These pools utilise plant life in the water and require a lot of real estate and are very expensive to build. While popular in parts of Europe, the fact is that natural water pools are not effective in Australia or other climates where the weather can be consistently warm or humid. They also fall down during heavy use. Natural pools or other pools that do not have some form of oxidisation (typically chlorine) are not able to break down organic matter such as dust, dirt, sunscreen or body fats and oils.

Our Freshwater Systems are made up of a digital control unit which supplies and manages current to the electrode assembly (OXI & ION Cell). Electrolysis passes through the copper and silver anodes, releasing the ions into the water. The silver disinfects the water controlling bacteria and the copper prevents algae growth. The minerals left in the water form a residual that continues to sanitise the water even when the system is not running. It is not affected by UV or heat like traditional sanitisers. Not only does this mean you do not have to add additional chemicals such as stabiliser or clarifiers, but the continuous effects of the minerals mean that you can run the system for often half the time of traditional sanitisers.

In addition, oxidisation is used as water passes over the oxidising plates producing small, near untraceable amounts of chlorine ensuring organic matter (dust, dirt, oils and body fats) and other contaminates are eliminated from the water.
The result is safe, crystal clear fresh water that is an absolute joy to swim in.