A sand pool filter is usually cheaper to buy and run than cartridge models, so it’s no surprise they’re popular. However, it’s not all about the money, so we’ve been looking at whether this is truly ...

A backyard pool is a great way to relax alone or socialize with friends and family, but they do require some work to keep them clean. Whether you have an in- or above-ground pool, a reliable and ...

Mineral coatings on sand particles actually encourage microbial activity in the rapid sand filters that are used to treat groundwater for drinking, according to a paper. These findings resoundingly ...

With an estimated 10.4 million residential pools in the U.S.-more than half of which are above-ground setups-backyard ...

Sustainable, biological filters called slow sand filters have been used to filter drinking water since the 1800s. They don't use any chemicals, create no waste and use very little energy. New research ...