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Abstract

A skimmer through which water is extracted from a reservoir such as a pool, spa or tub extracts debris from the water and includes a mechanism to return water to the reservoir as a waterfall. Water extracted through the skimmer is distributed between the waterfall and a reservoir return, such as a pool return or hydrotherapy jets in the case of a spa or tub, preferably by a single adjustable valve which controls the distribution. The reach of the waterfall into the reservoir is preferably a function of the water pressure at the waterfall mechanism, with the valve being adjustable to vary the pressure and thereby the waterfall reach. The skimmer/waterfall unit may also include a light source which depends from a removable wall, preferably a lid for the skimmer/waterfall housing, to illuminate the waterfall. The light source is preferably centered behind and disposed to illuminate the waterfall with a balanced backlight.

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