How To Clear Cloudy Pool Water & More Common Issues
For many homeowners, having a pool is a great convenience and fun addition to their property. It can be central to a fitness routine, outdoor socializing and family fun time. However, a great number of homeowners are concerned about pool water problems and worry about diagnosing any issues which may arise with their pool.
Many pool water problems can be easily diagnosed by observing the symptoms in your pool. Here are eight common pool water problems and their causes.
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Green and Cloudy Pool Water
Green, cloudy pool water is usually caused by algae. This is one of the most visibly obvious pool water problems and by itself is not necessarily dangerous. However, algae convert sunlight into food material which encourages growth of bacteria and micro-organisms. There are in excess of 20,000 known species of algae, but only a few will be seen in a swimming pool. Algae are consistently entering your pool but will only begin to multiply if the sanitizer level drops below optimum. On a warm and sunny day, a clean pool can develop an algae problem within a matter of hours.
Brown and Cloudy Pool Water
Brown, cloudy pool water is usually caused by sand, dust, or other contaminants. However, it can also indicate a problem with the chemistry of the pool water. This can not only be uninviting for swimmers but can actually be dangerous to the health of anyone using the pool. To establish the underlying cause of brown, cloudy water, you need to check the chemical levels of your pool water including the PH, chlorine, calcium and alkalinity levels.
Black Spots in Pool
Black spots in your pool are usually caused by black algae. Generally, this can be a little tricky to eliminate. You will need to shock your pool and give it a thorough cleaning with a brush and vacuum. It will also require treatment with a specialist algaecide optimized for black algae.
Pink Slime in Pool
This is generally caused by what is referred to as pink algae. This is slightly deceiving, as pink algae is not actually an alga but a fungus. Paecilomyces lilacinus is a fungus which affects pool water and can cause pink, grey or white slimy colonies. You will need to utilize a specialist algaecide and follow the specific instructions of the product.