The World’s Largest Swimming Pool
By DIY Maven
At 1,000 yards long, this man-made crystal-clear salt-water lagoon covers 20 acres, has a 115 ft deep end and holds 66 million gallons of water. Located at the San Alfonso de Mar resort in Algarrobo, Chile, the pool took 5 years and 1 billion pounds to build and 2 million pounds a year just to maintain. It draws water from the sea and filters it, keeping it in constant circulation. Warmed by the sun, the pool reaches 26C or about 9 degrees warmer than the sea next to it. Via.
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DesigningMom
Well I just watched the video and heard why they did it, but it still seems rediculous. But then I think there are so many other important things to spend that much money on. I'm too practical, I guess.
DesigningMom
Amazing what folks will think of to spend their money on. Right next to the ocean itself and they decide to spend billions to build a mini ocean? It would make much more sence to me to build this where one is landlocked. Don't ya think? Not that it's not beautiful, but the location seems a rediculous waste of money in my opinion.
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DIY Maven
Talk about a typo!! Yeah--66 million gallons.
rorris
"...and holds 66 gallons of water." That's gotta be one real shallow pool.
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