Total Pool & Spa - Leander

Total Pool & Spa - Leander

Written by Susan VanDeWater Wednesday, 07 June 2006

Total Pool & Spa makes a splash

For Donny and Vickie Greenway, owners of Total Pool and Spa, their name says it all – green way.

“The environment is one of our biggest concerns,” said Donny, a certified pool and aquatics facility operator with almost 15 years experience in the pool and spa industry. “Our mission is to take care of our customers and show them how to take care of their pools with fewer chemicals. We want to make sure our customers are swimming in water that is safe.”

With careful concern and awareness for the environment, the Greenways launched Total Pool and Spa three years ago. The family-owned and-operated business offers service and repair for all types of pools and spas, consulting, inspections and rainwater collection systems.

In addition, the Greenways offer monthly pool care classes. The half-day classes offered throughout the spring and summer teach pool owners how to save money and keep their pools clean by using fewer chemicals.

“Testing pool water can be complicated,” Donny said. “Our classes teach the proper technique so that homeowners can safely enjoy their pools.”

The Greenways have been active members of the community for many years. In fact, the two met while serving as Leander volunteer firefighters.

“We wanted to start a business where we could work together every day and help our community and the environment at the same time,” Vickie said. “With our involvement in the Leander community, we knew this was where we wanted to make a splash.”

And they have done just that. Total Pool and Spa has grown exponentially in the past two-and-a-half years, and the Greenways hope to continue that trend in the future. They recently added a part-time associate to their staff and hope to add five to ten more employees in the next few years.

The two continue to be active in the community, serving as members of the Leander and Cedar Park Chambers of Commerce. Additionally, Vickie is a member of the Leander Leadership Class and is involved with the Leander Business Circle, which offers support for local small businesses.

“There is so much growth in this area, and we want the quality of life to remain high for everyone,” said Vickie. “We will continue to nurture the environment so that we can all live here long term.”

Environmentally Friendly Swimming Pool

Saltwater Pool – Uses a special device called a chlorine generator to produce chlorine so that the pool owner doesn’t have to buy, store or handle the chemical. Most generators require a salt content of at least 2,500 parts per million (ppm), well below the human tolerance threshold of 3,500 ppm. Most chlorine generators, which are made of precious metals, work by constantly producing chlorine to prevent algae from growing.

Natural Swimming Pool – Built into nature instead of around it and are self-cleaning. Natural swimming pools use gravel, stone and clay in place of concrete or fiberglass, and aquatic plants instead of chemicals and filtering systems. They need service once a year. The natural swimming pool is gaining popularity in the US.

Total Pool & Spa, 512-260-7854