# Self-Cleaning Swimming Sanctuaries Chemical Free Swimming Pool Ponds are Eco Friendly By Bamboo Magazine | Published 2007-04-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-swimming-pools-chemical-free-swimming References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/05/garden/05pools.html?pagewanted=1&ei=5070&en=63d134bbeb4b0bcf&ex=1176609600) In the old days, we used to swim in lakes, or ponds. A European trend of man made swimming holes may to be gaining ground in North America. The New York Times has a feature article on these self-cleaning ponds, which combine [swimming areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college) and water gardens. Water quality is ensured thanks to an engineered system which uses, among other things, plants and algae for [natural filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsancta). **Implications** - The benefit of having a man-made, self-cleaning body of water to swim in is that the water quality is of the very highest and, in some ways, mimics a natural body of water. Hopefully these will become increasingly popular. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-cleaning Swimming Ponds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced filtration systems using plants and algae to create chemical-free swimming experiences. - **Man-made Swimming Holes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and build engineered swimming areas that combine water gardens and create a unique swimming experience. - **Eco-friendly Water Filtration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable water filtration systems for swimming sanctuaries that rely on natural methods like plants and algae. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Swimming Pool Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate self-cleaning pond technology into traditional swimming pool designs to enhance water quality and eco-friendliness. - **Landscape Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with engineers to develop innovative designs that seamlessly combine swimming areas and water gardens in outdoor spaces. - **Water Filtration Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced filtration technology utilizing plants and algae for chemical-free water filtration in various applications, including swimming pools and ponds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Floating Public Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-public-pool.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Customizable Tanning Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool.md) - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Sonar Technology Pool Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pool-cleaner-robot.md) - [Water Quality-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dispenser.md) - [Efficient Robotic Pool Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooleco-10.md) - [Current-Generating Swimming Pool Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet.md) - [Self-Recharging Pool Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p1-max.md)