Here are some of the most common causes and how to treat each issue.
Your pool will be clear again in no time.
If not enough chlorine is present, bacteria can grow andturn the pool greenor cloudy.
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The same thing can happen when there is too much alkalinity or too high a pH level.
Testing the pool watereasily determines these conditions.
If the pH is high or low, it’s possible for you to adjust accordingly.
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For all other chemicals, running the pool will take care of the cloudiness over time.
Tip
You canadd baking soda to your poolto balance pH levels.
Algae
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Algae can cause cloudy pool water.
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Algae come in many types and colors, not just green.
The first step to treating algae (assuming the chlorine level is adequate) is to identify the color.
When left undisturbed, algae can stain your pool surface.
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An analysis of the water will determine what kind of algaecide you need.
Debri also uses up chlorine that would otherwise be used tokeep your pool clean.
Excess debris can be combated in a few ways.
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First, skim your pool regularly and verify the skimmer baskets are empty.
Lastly, prevent your pool from worsening by frequently testing it to see if the chemicals are low.
There are two ways to remove excess calcium from your pool.
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High pH
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PH above 7.8 can also turn the pool cloudy.
The best way to determine this is by testing the water.
After having the water circulate for 24 hours the pool should improve.
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Be sure to check the alkalinity level of your pool as well because alkalinity helpsstabilize the pHlevel.
DE filters have screens inside them that need DE powder periodically added to them to maintain their filtering abilities.
To fix this issue, replace the internal screens of the filter.
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Always test the cloudy water before adding shock to be sure that low chlorine is the cause.
Its better to be cautious; test the water and treat the problem before swimming.
Backwash the filter every day and leave the pool running until the pool is clean.
If desired, add a clarifier to speed up the process after backwashing.
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