How do infinity pools work? ... An infinity pool is sort of like a waterfall with a single lower level—one section of the pool's edge is lower, acting like a dam which overflows into a lower catch basin. From there, water is pumped back into the upper pool to create a continuous overflow.

Where does the water from an infinity pool go?

The water simply falls into a drain or a catchment basin or balance tank that sits below the edge of the waterline and is in turn pumped back into the pool. For an infinity pool to work perfectly the drain is one of the most important elements, simply put, if the drain can be seen the optical illusion doesn't work.

How much does an edgeless pool cost?

Infinity Edge Swimming Pool Cost

The average price to install an in-ground pool with an infinity edge is $79,000. The installation of an average inground pool will cost much less, about $49,000. The extra costs associated with infinity pools come from their unique edge and basin designs.