Is Your Pool Water Green?

If your pool water is green, you most likely have an algae problem. There are a few ways to remedy this situation. Algae is one of the factors you want to prevent in your pool water by keeping the right chemical balance, filtering and cleanings. If you have green pool water, you need to address the following issues to kill and remove the algae to restore your swimming pool to a healthy water balance.

Check the Chemical Balance

Keeping a perfect chemical balance in your pool can be challenging, and if one of the perimeters is off, you can have algae growth in your pool. Make sure the pH is between 7.4-7.6 and check the alkalinity, calcium, free chlorine, combined chlorine and phosphates as well.

Shock Your Pool

It may take shocking your pool to get rid of the algae problem. You can buy pool shock and chlorine to rid your pool of your algae problem, just follow the instructions based on the size of your pool. 

Filter Issues

If your water chemical balance is good and shocking the pool did not rid your pool water of algae, you may have a filtering problem. Make sure your pool is filtering constantly until the algae is gone – often it is only set to filter a set number of hours per day. You may also need to change the filter.  One other possible problem is your filter is too small for your pool size. If that is the case, you may need a bigger filtration system.

If you do not want to mess with ridding the algae from your pool yourself, call your local pool service. They can perform a complete cleaning and find the solution for restoring clear, clean water to your swimming pool.

Posted on behalf of:
Somar Pools, LLC
6538 Collins Ave, #42
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 767-7755

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