Are you opening your pool back up, only to find your pool water has gone green? Don’t panic; you don’t have to drain your pool or pay obscene amounts for repairs and replacements. Your green pool water is the result of algae growth. You may remember seeing algae on top of small ponds or lakes. However, pool algae are much different and quite harmful to your pool if left untreated. In this blog, we, Alpha Pools USA Maintenance & Repair, will go over what causes algae growth and how to prevent it from sustaining a clean, refreshing pool all year long!
What Causes Algae Growth?
Something you might not know is that algae will always exist in your pool, it’s only until they are in the right conditions that algae blooms start to form. Algae blooms are when algae clump together, creating a bed of algae forming either across certain spots, on the pool surface, floor, or walls. These algae blooms can form due to one or a combination of these things:
- Low Chlorine Levels
- Unbalanced pH levels
- Broken or Dirty Pool Filter
- No Water Circulation
How to Prevent Algae Growth
Preventing algae growth requires consistent care and maintenance. You can’t simply leave your pool exposed to the elements—sun, rain, or snow—without taking action, as it will quickly lose its clarity and cleanliness. To keep algae blooms at bay, here are some effective tips to maintain a clean and healthy pool:
- Make sure there is good water circulation
- Backwash your filter to remove dirt and clogs
- Keep the pool at the correctly balanced chemical levels
- Vacuum pool walls and floor
- Cover your pool when not in use
If you neglect your pool and allow algae to grow unchecked, it can stain the walls and floor permanently, as well as contaminate the water, making it unsafe to swim. To avoid costly repairs and the need to replace your pool water, it’s crucial to address algae growth early before the damage becomes irreversible.
Hire the Pool Maintenance & Repair Professionals!
To ensure your pool is clean, healthy, and free of algae blooms, consider hiring a pool maintenance professional. Many of us don’t have the time to constantly check the pH levels of our pool or test whether the pool filter needs to be replaced, which is why hiring a professional is worth it. Alpha Pools USA Maintenance & Repair can do routine maintenance to your pool to sustain its cleanliness and prevent algae blooms. Save time and stress by hiring a professional pool expert to maintain your backyard oasis. Call us today at 540-502-7665 to sustain your pool’s perfection!
