Pool Troubles

Your pool water chemistry is constantly being challenged and is always in a state of flux. Constant testing, as much as twice a week in summer and once per week during winter months, will go a long way to preventing a pool disaster from happening.

Below are the most common swimming pool ailments.

Algae is the most common pool problem. It is unsightly, but not poisonous. Algae can feed bacteria that can cause illness, so it is important to keep the pool water chemistry balanced to defend against algae. Green and blue algae will typically NOT stain a pool, but black algae can stain the pool surface. Greater quantities of chlorine and other quality algae removal chemicals (NOT cheap algaecides) will keep the pool from becoming spotted or murky.

Cloudy Water is not appealing and may not be safe to swim in. There are many reasons why water can become cloudy and lose it's sparkle.
- Ph levels are off
- Total alkalinity levels are too high
- Stabilizer level is too high
- Chlorine level is too low
- Calcium hardness is too high
- Algae levels are too high
- Disolved solids level is too high
- Metal levels are too high
- Pool filter is not working properly
- Microscopic particles are present in large quantities

Calcium build up (hard water) produces white scaling on your pool tile. Fresh water coming into your pool is probably the primary source of calcium rich, or hard water. Additionally, pool bottom plaster can leech calcium and so can the ground supporting your pool. Then, the sun eveaporates your water leaving the calcium behind. It is a constant battle to keep the 'parts per million' count as low as possible.

Activity in the pool, namely swimming, changes your pool chemistry and so does a good rainfall. 

It is a continous process of testing and manipulating the water's 'balance' to keep it clear and swimable for you. We do this for you, so you don't have to.

How To Maintain Your Pool Water (link to another website)