What should you do if the water in your pool is cloudy or appears to be dirty or contaminated? Not only is it an ugly distraction, it interferes with enjoying your pool and can even be dangerous.
But what causes pool water to become cloudy? One culprit could be a malfunctioning or nonfunctioning pool filter. If certain particles in the water are too small for the filter to capture or contain, it creates milky or cloudy water. Use of a pool clarifier forces these particles to group up together, which then allows the filter to capture them.
A chemical imbalance in the water can also make a pool cloudy. By taking a water sample, you or a pool service professional can determine any chemicals that are needed to compensate for the excess of other chemicals causing the murky water.
Remember that at no time should you consider swimming into dark or cloudy water. Diving into dark or cloudy water should never be attempted at any time, since it might lead to serious injury, and be difficult to see or be found by anyone either in or out of the water. Cloudy water should not be swam in, as it could pose a health risk to you or your family.
The clearer a pool is, the healthier and safer it is to be used and enjoyed by everyone. Once you know how to solve the problem of cloudy water, you can get back to enjoying your pool with those you want to share it with. Seeking the health of a pool cleaning professional is worth considering, in order to eliminate your cloudy water problem.
