You step outside ready to take a refreshing dip in your cool, crystal clear pool, but you quickly notice your pool water is green! It doesn’t look inviting, but is it safe to swim in? A green pool is a sign of concern. Overall, it is best to avoid swimming in pools with green water especially if you do not know the cause.
It is not safe to swim in green pool water caused by algae blooms because bacteria feed on the algae and can infect swimmers and make them sick. But there are less common causes of green water that do not pose serious dangers.
Causes of Green Pool Water
There are three main causes of green pool water:
● Low Chlorine: The most common cause of green water is low chlorine levels that lead to algae blooms which turn the water green. Harmful bacteria feeding on algae turn pools green with algae growth and unsafe for swimming.
● Pollen: Most pollen is too fine to be filtered out of the pool. Pollen can build up over time and turn pool water green, especially in areas with high pollen counts. Pool water discolored by pollen is not dangerous.
● Metals: Traces of copper in pool water from cheap algaecides, metal components of the pool, or acidic source water can oxidize when you shock the pool turning the water green. This can cause skin and eye irritation and even turn swimmers’ hair green.
Professional Pool Cleaning
The good news is, that a green pool can be cleared up with good cleaning, water treatments, and chemical adjustments. It is advisable to bring in a professional pool cleaning service to identify the cause and then quickly and safely restore your pool’s crystal clear water, especially for those with green water caused by algae blooms.
How the experts of Pink Dolphin Pool Care, efficiently clear up green pool water:
● Vacuum the pool to remove algae debris.
● Brush the pool using algae brush with stiff bristles.
● Test the water chemistry and adjust chemicals as needed.
● Shock the pool with concentrated chlorine solution/treatment to kill the algae.
● Apply an algaecide to prevent algae from growing back.
● Clean the pool filter and run the pump and filter continuously for 24 hours to allow the pool’s entire volume of water to run through the clean filter.
It is important to check your pool’s chlorine levels frequently, clean the pool regularly, and perform pool maintenance as needed to prevent algae blooms and green pool water. Having Pink Dolphin Pool Care for you pool maintenance can prevent issues like green pool problems.
Reliable Pool Care in Phoenix
Pink Dolphin Pool Care offers comprehensive pool services to keep your pool in top condition and take the burden of cleaning and maintenance off your shoulders. Our high-quality services have earned a 4.3 rating out of 130 online reviews and include thorough weekly cleaning, filter cleaning and repair, pump installation and repair, light installation, and more.
Don’t let green water keep you from enjoying your pool! If you need pool care services in Phoenix’s Northwest Valley including Glendale, Peoria, and Sun City, Arizona, call Pink Dolphin Pool Care today at (602) 688-7465.
