Regarding option #2, which hasn't gotten a lot of support, there may be a way to improve. It is called a "soft start" for motors, mostly used on A/C units, but I also found the "EasyStart 364" which might work for a pool pump. I'm NOT an electrician, so don't just grab one and slap it on without consulting the qualified electrician. I would be interested to hear his opinion. I can say that I have the "soft start" for both my A/C units, mostly installed just to avoid that chance of both starting simultaneously. The only drawback is they are IMHO a bit expensive. It is also supposed to help the lifespan of the motor, but I'm not sure if that is reaching a bit or not.
If you really wanted to do something drastic, you could take the pool pump off-grid with a solar pool pump, but of course that is running up into a more major investment, but in the long-run might prove to be economically viable. It would run even during a power outage, of course only during the day, but you wouldn't have to worry about the pool turning green if power is out for several days.
If you really wanted to do something drastic, you could take the pool pump off-grid with a solar pool pump, but of course that is running up into a more major investment, but in the long-run might prove to be economically viable. It would run even during a power outage, of course only during the day, but you wouldn't have to worry about the pool turning green if power is out for several days.