6 Ways To Avoid a Green Pool From Occurring

                                                            Though having a swimming pool is expensive, both for the cost of building and owning one, the experience of having one in your backyard is priceless. Having pool parties with everyone close to you is one of our cherished moments as swimming pool owners. However, there is a threat of having a green pool (click here). Once a green pool occurs, you will have an unsightly swimming pool that no one will want to dip in. Moreover, a green pool is unsanitary and a breeding ground for nasty pests. To prevent having a green pool, we provide six tips for swimming pool owners in our article.

Clean Swimming Pool Surfaces Regularly

Swimming pool surfaces include both walls and the swimming pool floors. The right way to clean these surfaces is by scrubbing. Don’t overlook the spaces between the tiles because these are places where algal spores might latch on to. 

Maintain Your Filters

To thoroughly clean your swimming pool, you also need to check your filters for clogs. A clogged filter won’t help keep the water circulation at an optimal level and lead to an imbalance in the swimming pool environment. It would be best if you backwashed your filters to ensure that both surfaces were clean.

Maintain Proper Water Circulation

Proper water circulation is what makes the water in your swimming pool clean. If the water circulation rate is lower than optimal, then your swimming pool may present a better environment for algae to grow and propagate. Aside from the filters, you also need to check your skimmers, skimmer baskets, and, most importantly, your pump. Should your pump not work properly as designed, you need to have your pump fixed.

Maintain pH Balance

Though the chlorine levels won’t be enough to eliminate algae, it will at least prevent their population from going out of control. Maintaining the chemical balance will keep the algae population from exploding. Note that you need to ensure that your swimming pool is safe to swim in. 

Schedule Annual Maintenance

Your filters may need replacing. Your tile surfaces may require more vigorous cleaning. Having help, especially for major maintenance checks like pumps, will go a long way. Having a month off of disuse for the pool allows you an opportunity to make thorough checks for all elements that keep the delicate balance of your swimming pool’s environment.

Consider Applying Algaecide

Chlorine won’t eliminate algae. Using algaecide can keep the algae population low enough to keep your swimming pool from having a green pool for some time. However, the proper dose of algaecide, and the timing, are essential. In this case, seeking help from an experienced pool technician can help.

Takeaways: Seek Help, Even Before You Need It

Many swimming pool owners can successfully maintain an optimal swimming pool environment and prevent a green pool from occurring. However, there are certain conditions that we might overlook, such as changes in the environment or if you haven’t drained your pool for two years. Some conditions may present challenges in preventing a green pool from occurring. Moreover, pool technicians can detect a pump problem, and they know when is the proper time and at what dosage of algaecide to apply to the swimming pool. A swimming pool is a complicated system that needs balancing to keep it perfect for swimming yet inhospitable to algae. Following these tips will go a long way for you.