Why is my pool green?

As a pool is basically a body of still water, it can easily become contaminated by things such as body discharges, dirt carried by bathers, hair dislodged from the body and dirt and leaves blown into the pool.  If the water is left unchanged or untreated for a period of time, bacteria, viruses and other organisms are allowed to develop.

These organisms can cause health problems as they multiply at a tremendous rate.  Once growth starts, one algae spore can turn into ten million in approximately 10 hours. The easy way to eliminate this problem is to ensure continuous and efficient recirculation of the water through a filter.  In addition to this, it's necessary to destroy any organism that exists by injecting a disinfectant agent such as chlorine to the water. When added to the pool in sufficient quantity, chlorine will effectively kill any bacteria that may be present.  However, in order for it to work effectively the acid alkaline balance or pH value must be correct.

To ensure your pool stays clear and clean of any bacteria you must have a balance between chlorine and pH along with adequate filtration.  With all of these elements acting together your pool should clear up within 24 hours. A very green pool will require the services of your local PoolWerx franchisee to rectify.

Arrange for a green pool fix up or to save yourself time and money by setting up a regular service.