Resurfacing in Tempe
Tempe's drain rules go all the way down to pump horsepower, and its published hardness range is unusually wide. Both are worth knowing before the crew sets a date.
- Tap water
- From the Salt, Verde and Colorado rivers plus wells. The city's 2020 report averaged 12.4 grains per gallon, with a wide range of 8.2 to 27.5.
- Draining your pool
- Chlorine and bromine must read zero. Then use the sewer cleanout with a pump of no more than 12 gallons a minute and 1.5 horsepower. Never into an alley.
- Large pools
- Pools under 35,000 gallons may drain to a right of way that isn't an alley. Over 35,000 gallons needs Environmental Services authorization.
- ZIP codes we cover
- 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85288
Where these facts come from: City of Tempe water quality FAQ and 2020 Water Quality Report; City of Tempe, pool draining. Rules change, so check with your city or water provider before you drain.
Neighborhoods we cover in Tempe
- Downtown Tempe
- North Tempe
- South Tempe
- Culdesac Tempe
What to know in Tempe
Zero chlorine first
Tempe asks that chlorine and bromine both read zero before draining. Stop adding chlorine a few days ahead, or ask your contractor to neutralize it.
Small pump only
The drain pump can't exceed 1.5 horsepower or 12 gallons a minute. A crew that brings a big trash pump has to throttle it down.
Test your own water
With hardness ranging from 8.2 to 27.5 grains per gallon across the city, a test at your tap tells you more than the city average. The harder it is, the more a scale-hiding finish pays off.
Pick a finish, see a ballpark
Tap a finish and your pool size. The real price comes from the on-site quote.
Ballparks scale typical Phoenix-area 2026 ranges by pool size. Chip-out, tile and coping are quoted separately. Read the full cost guide.
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After an on-site quote
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Tempe questions
What does Tempe require before I drain my pool?
Chlorine and bromine must both read zero. Then drain through the sewer cleanout with a pump under 12 gallons a minute and 1.5 horsepower. Pools under 35,000 gallons may go to a right of way that isn't an alley.
Does a big pool need permission to drain in Tempe?
Yes, if it holds more than 35,000 gallons and you want to drain it to the right of way. You need authorization from the city's Environmental Services first.
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