Your pool turns green because of algae. Algae can grow rapidly, particularly in hot weather, which is why it can surprise you overnight during the warmer months. This generally comes down to a lack of chlorine or water imbalance. Chlorine is an effective sanitiser and that should prevent Algae in your pool
The pool will have varying degrees of cloudiness which is the dead algae. When the pool is clear it is advisable to test for phosphates and treat with the appropriate dosage of Phosphate Remover to prevent algae from re-occurring. You should keep your pool clean by keeping an eye on these potential issues:
- Little or no chlorine in the pool
Chlorine kills bacteria and algae. If there’s not enough chlorine, your pool can turn green.
Solution: Bring your pool water sample into our store for a free water analysis
- Chlorine bound by chloramines
Chloramines are the chemical by products that build up in the water when it’s improperly treated with too little chlorine.
Solution: Bring your pool water sample into our store for a free water analysis
- Not enough filtration time
Circulation of pool water keeps it filtered and clean. It also helps to spread the chemicals that you add to the water. The typical running time for a pool during summer can be up to 10 hours per day (depending on the size of the pool)
Solution: Bring your pool water sample into our store for a free water analysis and ask how long you should run your pool for during both summer & winter