Close Menu
  • Architecture
    • Tiny Living
    • Treehouse
    • Hotels
  • Furniture
  • Holiday
    • Christmas
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • Interior
    • Bathroom
    • Kitchen
    • Lighting
  • Interview
  • Ideas
    • Home Decoration
    • Home Improvement
  • Lifestyle
    • Accessories
    • Appliances
    • Gardening
    • Food and Beverages
    • Outdoor
    • Pets
    • Smart Home
SUBSCRIBE

Get the latest news from the world of design, architecture, and home decorating.

Pinterest Facebook Instagram YouTube WhatsApp X (Twitter)
Homecrux
  • Architecture
    • Tiny Living
    • Treehouse
    • Hotels
  • Furniture
  • Holiday
    • Christmas
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • Interior
    • Bathroom
    • Kitchen
    • Lighting
  • Interview
  • Ideas
    • Home Decoration
    • Home Improvement
  • Lifestyle
    • Accessories
    • Appliances
    • Gardening
    • Food and Beverages
    • Outdoor
    • Pets
    • Smart Home
Homecrux
Home » Featured » +POOL: A Kickstarter project by Family and Play Lab promises to clean the East River Water of NYC

+POOL: A Kickstarter project by Family and Play Lab promises to clean the East River Water of NYC

GarimaBy GarimaJune 25, 2013Updated:April 16, 20193 Mins Read
Pinterest Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email
+pool
Pinterest Facebook WhatsApp Twitter Email

+pool

The beautiful city of New York is known for its spectacular skyline and breathtaking landscapes, but is also popular due to the pollution, especially the water pollution. Water pollution in the major rivers of the city like, the Hudson River and the east river is catastrophic to the aquatic life and is so much polluted that people who enjoyed swimming in the clear waters of these watercourses few years back are now scared to even go near them as the water in it stinks badly. The East river, which separates Manhattan and Bronx from Queens and Brooklyn makes for a gorgeous landscape against the shimmering city skyline. But now this river water is so much polluted due to sewage spillage that it has started killing the under water life which ultimately can be sensed as a strong disgusting smell in the air. A public pool dubbed as the Plus Pool (+ POOL) can solve this big problem of the New Yorkers.

A project designed  by the Family and Play Lab, the Plus Pool, is nothing but a public swimming pool made of glass floating in the waters of the East River. The pool tends to filter the waters of the polluted river and make it clean for visitors and of course the localities to swim in the water, take a look at the river conditions and also take the pleasure of the spectacular view of the city skyline.  According to the designers  the +POOL filters the very water on which it floats. The project clears the water by virtue of the layered filtration system, which also removes the bacteria and contaminants from the water making it clean and swimmable. After being filtered by the +Pool, the water of the river tends to meet the water standards of the city and state and ensures the use of no chemicals, no additives just clean natural river water.

The designer team helps a lot in solving the city’s water pollution issues as according to them their project will be able to clean up to half of a million gallons of the river water in a single day. The pool is created in the shape of a + sign where each of the four quarters serving as a swimming pool for swimmers of different types including sports, kids, laps and lounge. For implementing their project, the Family and Play Lab team is collecting funds as they require approximately $250,000 to see the +POOL in action by mid of 2016. If you are interested to fund $199, then you will get a chance to mark your name on one of the tiles around the corners of the pool and if you want the tile in a particular color then you would have to pay a little more. However if the team is able to achieve the required money, then they would afloat a small prototype amidst the river water to help people see how the project will work.

Sadly, water pollution is not only a problem in NYC. If projects like plus pool are integrated into polluted rivers all over the world, then we can possibly swim in clean waters and also preserve the otherwise dying under water life. Check out the video below to see how the Plus Pool functions.

Follow Homecrux on Google News!

Aquatic Life Clean River Water East River Family And Play Lab Layered Filtration System New York New York City No Additive No Chemical Plus Pool Pollution Pool Prototype Public pool Swimmable River Water Swimming pool Under Water Life Water Pollution Water Standards
Share. Pinterest Facebook WhatsApp Twitter Email
Garima
  • Website
  • X (Twitter)

A soft hearted girl, Garima finds herself to be lucky to be born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. With a writing experience of three years, she has been writing for various renowned blogs and absolutely enjoys her work. She is a firm believer of God and holds a positive attitude towards life. She is a big chatter box and adores every kind of music.

Related Posts
S1 Sealing Toilet
S1 Sealing Toilet is Ultimate Off-Grid Solution, Segregates Solid and Liquid Waste
By Atish SharmaMay 22, 2025
Bug Bivy Camping Shelter
Bug Bivy Offers Critter-Free Cocoon for the Minimalist Campers
By Atish SharmaMay 21, 2025
Solo Stove Portable Cooler With Built-in Air Conditioner
Solo Stove Windchill 47 Portable Ice Cooler has Built-in AC to Keep You Cool for Hours
By Happy JastaMay 20, 2025
Jeep Performance Parts Unveils Awning Rooftop Tent Concept at Overland Expo West
Jeep Performance Parts Unveils Awning Rooftop Tent Concept at Overland Expo West
By Happy JastaMay 19, 2025
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

Google News
Important Resources

✦ Window Design Ideas
✦ DIY Crafts by Homecrux
✦ Tiny House Design Ideas
✦ Bike Storage Ideas
✦ Chair Design Ideas
✦ Birdhouse Designs
✦ Cloud Lamps
✦ Cob Houses
✦ Concrete Planters
✦ Flower Vase Designs
✦ Live Edge Coffee Tables
✦ Best River Tables
✦ Oil Drum Furniture
✦ School Bus Conversions
✦ Modular Shelf Designs
✦ Tiny Houses On Wheels
✦ Best Treehouse Hotels
✦ Stunning Cliff Houses

About Us

Homecrux is an online magazine that advocates the authority of design. It allows readers to both discover and follow the most creative and interesting projects in the field of design, architecture and smart home technology.

With the aim of bringing creative and innovative designs from across the world to the fore, Homecrux believes in the power of design and the way it simplifies human lives.

Pinterest Facebook Instagram YouTube WhatsApp X (Twitter) RSS

Important Links

About Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Contact Us
Sitemap

SUBSCRIBE

To get the latest news from the world of design, architecture, and modern home decorating.

© 2025 Homecrux | Powered by Flexinet Technologies

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.