Enjoy the luxury of swimming in nature

Attract bird and animal life to your garden

Mimics natural ecosystems

Chemical-free water

Wetland pools are chemical-free natural ecosystems attracting bird & animal life to your garden and allow you the luxury of swimming in nature.

What is a wetlandPool?

A wetland pool is a natural swimming pool where the water is filtered through a wetland of roots and substrates which acts as an organic filter.

The wetland keeps the water clean and clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

wetlandPOOLS mimic natural ecosystems producing chemical-free, soft water, a far cry from the burning eyes, dry skin and expensive chemicals experienced in conventional, or chemical pools.

Maintenance

While wetlandPOOLS are low-maintenance, we do offer monthly or seasonal maintenance plans to suit your needs.

We also offer maintenance on pumps, water features and other water-related technologies.

About wetlandPOOLS

Anthony Philbrick, a Wits-qualified architect, launched his career in 1995 with his architectural practice, The Cool Factory. Operating from a converted cooling tower in Johannesburg, he led projects that shaped the city’s landscape, including inner-city developments like the Hillbrow Traders Market and Commissioner Street upgrades. His practice also designed galleries, restaurants, clubs, and private homes, blending creativity with functionality.

In 2006, Anthony realised it was time to stop clearing sites of natural vegetation for human habitation, and instead return urban areas to nature. His passion for sustainable design inspired him to build his first natural pool, which led to the founding of wetlandPOOLS. Since then, the company has completed over 400 natural pool installations across South Africa. wetlandPOOLS also operates an indigenous wetland plant nursery dedicated to restoring nature within residential and commercial settings.

Expanding its scope, wetlandPOOLS now maintains aquaria and specializes in parallel water purification systems, including reverse osmosis and ozone sterilization, leveraging natural wetland expertise for advanced water solutions across Southern Africa.

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