Haze

What is haze?

 Haze is cloudy water that indicates a water clarity problem in a pool. It can result from the accumulation of dirt, suntan lotion, algae and bacteria, minerals, and body oils.

What causes haze?

• Poor Filtration
• Improper Water Balance
• Poor Circulation
• Improper Chemical Maintenance
• Poor Housekeeping and Environment

How do I treat haze?

• Make sure your returns on the pool are directed slightly downward away from the skimmer for a circular flow pattern.
• Run circulation/filtration system for 8-12 hours a day during bad weather, high use, or when having clarity problems.
• Chemically clean the filter at least two times per season.
• Check pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, etc. regularly.
• Brush pool sides and bottom weekly, even if pool is equipped with an automatic pool cleaner.
• Remove leaves, dirt, and other debris from pool.
• Clean skimmer baskets regularly (weekly).

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Algae

What are algae?

Algae are microscopic plant life present in air, water, and soil that require sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide for growth. Algae do not cause disease, but their presence is not inviting to swimmers.

What are signs of algae?

• Cloudy water
• Slippery steps
• Slippery ladder
• pH rise
• Filter blockage
• Excessive chemical consumption

What do algae look like?

• Green algae- tends to be free floating and makes the water cloudy.
• Mustard algae- clings to walls, leaving the water clear unless they are physically disturbed. When brushed, it appears to be a fine brown powder.
• Black Algae- clings to walls and are very difficult to brush.

What causes algae?

• Poor circulation
• Improper chemical maintenance
• Poor filtration
• Poor housekeeping and environment

How can I treat/prevent algae?

• Keep chemicals balanced
• Empty skimmer baskets regularly (weekly)
• Brush pool weekly
• Remove leaves, debris, and dirt from pool
• Chemically clean filter at least two times per season
• Use an algae preventative or treatment

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Water Mold

What is water mold?

Water mold is the build up of fungus and slime that attaches to any exposed pool surface. It doesn't cause disease, but its presence is not inviting to swimmers.

What does water mold look like?

• Large, sheet-like growth covering the sides and bottom of the pool.
• Shredded tissue-like paper when brushed off surfaces.
• Slime found in returns, skimmer, under ladder treads, around steps, and in the filter.
• White, white-gray, and/or pink deposits on the pool surface.

What causes water mold?

• Poor circulation
• Improper chemical maintenance
• Poor filtration
• Contaminated equipment
• Poor housekeeping

How can I treat/prevent water mold?

• Run circulation/filtration system continuously for a minimum of 8-12 hours a day during bad weather, high use, or when water clarity problems exist.
• Chemically clean filters at least two times per season.
• Keep chemicals balanced (pH, Alkalinity, etc.).
• Brush pool weekly.
• Remove leaves, dirt, and other debris.
• Clean skimmer baskets weekly.

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