Autumn is the season of flies and mosquitoes. Many people suspect that building a swimming pond could attract mosquitoes. But the opposite is the case! Biological pools are very attractive habitats for various insects like different species of aquatic beetles and larvae of dragonflies. Also for some species of mosquitoes, but not for those [...]
This year we conclude the 10 years of cooperation with our colleagues and friends from SHB, Lda. The result of this cooperation are 100 biological pools in the country, designed by Bio Piscinas, Lda. and built by Sistemas Hídricos e Balneares, Lda. Eng. Pedro Couto, his wife Carla Couto and the whole team do [...]
As well this year, piscinas biológicas will be present with a booth at Algarve’s only specialist plant sale to be held this year at the Museo do Traje, S. Brás de Alportel on Saturday October 28th opening to the public from 11.00 until 16.00. Entry this year remains at €1 per person, under-16s free, [...]
Situated in the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park, just an hour drive from Seville, in western Andalusia, Valle del Arroyo Bed & Breakfast is named after the valley it lies in and the stream which flows through it. The accommodation consists of an authentic country house, outbuildings and, sure, a swimming pond. Valle del [...]
A new law on swimming pools and life guards has recently been published (Law nº 61/2017 of 1 August). The important points are: It is only mandatory and in certain circumstances the life guards in public swimming pools. In the swimming pools of touristic ventures with conditioned access, when used exclusively by their guests [...]
A small biological pool contains as much water as 20-30 fire trucks. It is very clear water, free from leavings and so there is no danger to the operation of fire pumps. Consequently, for many years, all our natural swimming pools are equipped with fire services (SI), quick connections of the type TORX, for [...]
Many know, but few know by name, the Purple Loosestrife. This somewhat woody plant lives on the banks of almost all biological pools since it is indifferent to the mineral composition of soil and water. It is much appreciated for its long flowering of purple flowers that starts late in the spring but lasts [...]
The designers of Bio Piscinas, Lda. are certified members in the »Category: 2.2, Planning of swimming pools with biological treatment« of the Iberian Group of naturalized bathing waters (GIABN). GIABN is an association of professionals in the area of planning and construction of swimming ponds and biological swimming pools. More information: www.giabn.org [...]
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