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Pool owners may think they’re eschewing chlorine in favor of so-called saltwater systems. But no one can escape this omnipresent chemical cleaner.

Here, Brian Morris, owner of We Fix Ugly Pools, dispels three common myths about salt water pool systems. Myth #1: With a salt system, you no longer have chemicals in your pool.

That’s because a saltwater chlorination system can cost around $1,400 to $2,000, plus installation. But over time, it may save you money because you won’t have to regularly buy chlorine tablets.

Kash Marzetti, owner of Marzetti Pools in Columbus, Ohio, said a 20,000-gallon pool might need 11 to 12 bags of salt after the installation of a new saltwater system.

To repeat: in a salt water system, your pool is still a chlorine-based pool, and chlorine is still responsible for killing bacteria. The difference is that you are not actively adding chlorine ...

A saltwater system as an addition to your existing hot tub requires a substantial investment that may range from $500 to $5,000. Cell replacement adds to your costs: ...