Why is my pool water green?

Answer by  alexgin (71)

Usually pools will turn green due to the filteration. Although, if treated properly you can avoid this problem. You need to make sure the filter is running properly and there is enough pressure for the skimmers to function the way they should. Also, make sure there is enough chlorine and chemicals. This should help avoid green pool water.

Answer by  twinkiemo (7)

Your water needs to be tested using test strips or by taking it to local chemical specialist. You will probably find that your alkalinity, PH, and chlorine levels need to be adjusted. According to pool volume, add appropriate amounts of alkalinity and or PH first. Allow water to circulate for 24 hours then add a chlorine shock treatment.

Answer by  FormerPoolGuy (86)

When water is exposed to sunlight and warmer temperatures it becomes the perfect ecosystem for algae. If you don't treat the water with anything the algae multiply enough to give it that icky green color. Chlorine, bromine, or hydrogen peroxide can be used to kill it quickly. Algaecides will also kill it and help stop it from coming back.

Answer by  CoachKat (88)

This could be an overgrowth of green algae. This is caused by low levels of chlorine and other chemicals, such as soda ash. You should get a chlorine level reader with the colored drops to measure your pool chemicals daily. When you do this, you can keep the right balance of chlorine in your pool. This will keep down algae.

Answer by  ladybud (1069)

your pool water is green from a possible lack of chlorine and a mabee even a bloom cycle of green algae thats common even in tap water green pool water can also be caused by a dirty pool filter carbon or cloride pellet has lost their ability to treat micro organism's from their reproduction cycle's make's green water

Answer by  CrystalEg (500)

Pool water typically will turn green in absence of chlorine or when the levels of chlorine and or other fluids is not accurate.

Answer by  BillyRae (11)

Most likely the culprit of your green water is algae! You should look into getting some algae cleaner and maybe a new filter

Answer by  pradhaprajgmailcom (1518)

Do you have trees around your pool?This is due to the reflection of the sky and trees around the pool.The depth reflects water to look green.

Answer by  Diddum (348)

The main reason why your pool water could be green is the proliferation of microscopic algae. You have to add some chemicals to the water to avoid algae.