As pool owners, sometimes we have to take a hard look and admit that our favorite hobby isn't exactly good for the environment.

And some people argue that having a fully "eco-friendly" pool is not completely possible...and there may be some truth to that. 

There is a lot that goes into the construction and maintenance of a swimming pool that there is no "green" substitution for yet. 

However ...

There definitely are several ways to make your pool a lot more eco-friendly than it probably is right now. 

And with that spirit in mind, we decided to put together this monster post and infographic featuring 17 different ways you can make your pool more eco-friendly right now.