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Menifee is a fast-growing city along I-215 in southwest Riverside County, with long pool seasons and warm, dry weather.
Pool services in Menifee
What to know before you hire in Menifee
Permit: A new or remodeled pool at a single-family home needs a building permit, and California law requires at least two drowning-prevention features when the permit is issued. Menifee's code sets pool setbacks and says pools and spas must be enclosed by a wall or fence at least 5 feet high. Routine service, like chemicals and cleaning, needs no permit.
- A pool or spa must be enclosed by a wall or fence at least 5 feet high. This is in Menifee's code.
- State law says a pool barrier must be at least 60 inches tall, with no more than 2 inches of gap at the bottom. Gaps in the barrier cannot let a 4 inch sphere through.
- Pool gates must open away from the pool, close on their own, and latch with the latch at least 60 inches above the ground.
- A new pool at a single-family home needs at least two safety features from the state's list of seven. The barrier counts as the first.
- In most single-family zones, a pool cannot go in the front yard. Water's edge must be at least 5 feet from the rear and side property lines.
- Pool equipment must be screened from view from the front yard and from neighbors' ground level.
- Dechlorinated pool water may be discharged when it is properly managed, but cleaning wastewater and filter backwash may not go into the storm drain system.
- Landscape watering is allowed only from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., not during rain or within 48 hours after it, and leaks must be fixed within 48 hours.
What holds up in Menifee
Menifee has mild winters and hot, dry summers, with a record high of 117 degrees. Pools here are used much of the year.
- Weekly pool service. Long, hot seasons and fast chlorine loss mean owners rely on a weekly visit for testing, brushing and skimming.
- Green pool recovery. Heat grows algae fast, so a missed week can turn into a green pool.
- Scale and calcium cleanup. EMWD water carries hardness, which builds up as scale on tile, salt cells and heaters.
- Pump, filter and equipment repair. Long swim seasons mean heavy equipment use.
- Pool barrier, gate and safety checks. State law requires a compliant barrier and self-latching gates, and the city needs the barrier approved before a new pool is filled.
Questions Menifee homeowners ask
How hard is Menifee's water for my pool?
Eastern Municipal Water District's 2023 report shows about 4.7 grains per gallon from the Mills plant that typically serves Menifee. Other sources that sometimes serve the area run much higher, up to 17 grains. Test your own pool water, since the number at your tap can differ.
Who provides water in Menifee?
Eastern Municipal Water District serves most of Menifee. Its Menifee, Moreno Valley, North Canyon Lake, Perris and Wildomar customers share one water quality table.
Are there rules about filling my pool?
EMWD is in Stage 1 right now, with no pool filling limits. If it moves to Stage 3a, variances for filling pools would stop. Always avoid runoff and fix leaks within 48 hours.
When can I water or top off outdoors?
Landscape watering is allowed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. only. Do not water during rain or within 48 hours after it. Hand watering and some other uses are exempt.
Can I drain my pool into the street?
Dechlorinated pool water can be discharged when it is properly managed. Cleaning wastewater and filter backwash cannot go into the storm drain. Check with the city before a big drain.
What fence does my pool need in Menifee?
A wall or fence at least 5 feet high. State law adds a bottom gap no more than 2 inches, and gates that open away from the pool, self-close and self-latch.
How many safety features does a new pool need?
At least two from the state's list of seven. The barrier counts as the first, and a safety cover or door alarm can be a second.
Can I put my pool in my front yard?
Not in most single-family zones in Menifee. Rear and side pools need the water's edge at least 5 feet from the property line.
Areas we serve
Menifee and nearby: Sun City, Quail Valley, Romoland, Perris, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Moreno Valley. See the service area