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Our new pool with the rain is constantly green Help!!

4 years ago



Don't know what to do it is a new pool/spa and with the rain we can't get it to go blue again. Any suggestions?

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  • 4 years ago

    Ours get greenish after rainstorms (houston, TX) if left untreated so we always treat the water after rain.

  • 4 years ago

    Can you take a water sample to a pool store to have it tested? They can probably tell you what you need to add chemical wise to get it blue again.

  • 4 years ago
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    Get someone out there to check your equipment and water balance and give you an education on how to take care of your new pool (or hire someone to do it for you) Chemicals to correct an imbalance can be expensive so you should check your water weekly. Pools dont just stay clean and chemically balanced indefinitely. They can be a lot of work.

  • 4 years ago

    The green is natural. To get a clean blue (fake) look, you need chemicals fighting off the natural inclinations.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    The rain affects the balance of the chemiclas in the pool so you need to balance the chemicals to kill the algea IMO this requires constant testing to see what and when you add chemicals Maybe a cover would have been a good idea since that also helps with the amount of chemicals you need and also with the cost of heating. I think what you have is an odd place and build for a hot tub.

  • 4 years ago

    Go visit this website and you'll find knowledgeable friendly people to help you. You may have a PH problem.

    https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/


  • 4 years ago

    Could be mustard algae. Definitely get the pool company who did the install to help you in correct diagnosis, treatment, and teach you how to properly maintain your pool.

  • 4 years ago

    It is a salt system with pebble sheen. The chemicals strangely enough are balanced. We had a friend who is a pool tech and he said the same thing. Can't figure out why we can't get it blue again. No algae either.

  • 4 years ago

    How do you know chemicals are balanced? Are you going by a test strip? How do you know you don't have algae? You need to bring a water sample to a pool store. Something is off and maybe whatever you are using to test the chemistry is not picking up the problem.

  • 4 years ago

    are you checking your salt levels? Could be a problem with your salt generator. We have a salt pool with a pebble surface and it rains a lot here and never had a green pool.

    IDK how you are testing the water, but you need a comprehensive reagent test kit, not just strips.


    A pool store can give you more details with a water sample. And make sure you are reaching down and getting a sample at least 18" below surface.


    At a minimum I'd have my pool company out to fix it immediately and then learn how to correct it yourself.

  • 4 years ago
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    You at the very least need to shock the pool. Get a sample from as deep into the water as you can and take a trip to the pool store. A backwash or filter change may be in order. Its MUCH more expensive to correct a green pool than to take a trip to the pool store (once a week) for a much more comprehensive test and add a bit of chemicals here or there good luck

  • 4 years ago

    Post a picture of your beautiful pool when it clears up. If this is your first pool, find out who built it and have them come out and show you how the equipment works.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Call a pro to check everything.


    Start at the filter system to make sure it's clean, properly sized for your pool and the pump is running enough to allow the filter to do it's job. Many times filters are not adequately sized for pools. Pumps too.

    Next, test and balance the water as needed.

  • 4 years ago

    So had yet another tech out and he said that the phosphorus levels were high. He put in some kind of chemical to remove the phosphorus. It started to clear up, he also said to clean the filter yet again which was dirty and to brush. The rest of the chemicals are balanced. He said that if it doesn't turn completely blue then to put a small amount of algae remover in. He said that with the new landscaping it is seeping into the pool somewhere even if it is a small amount and because the pool is so small 7000 gallons that is why. The landscaper had put down manure and cedar bark and with the rain it caused the levels to go out of whack.

  • 4 years ago

    Now the pool has a high copper amount in it. Pool person brought down the phosphorus then the regular guy put in algae remover. Any one have a high copper. This is a new pool so it's not from the pipes. Anyone have a suggestion to bring it down?

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I'll bet you have a high copper level because the algaecide used is copper based. Copper is effective of ridding algae, but can give you an elevated reading.


    I don't use alagecides on any of my client's pools for years-like 30+ No need to.


    I'm not a fan, and never have been, of any of the "specialty" chemicals. I don't use any phosphate removers either. Never had an issue with phosphates 20 years ago now all of a sudden we do???

    My client's pools are beautiful treating with chlorine, balancing pH and total alkalinity. Periodically super chlorinating/shocking. That's it. The more crap you add to the pool, the worse it gets. Keep it simple.

    A properly sized filtration system is also key. Either a DE filter or a multi cartridge filter is my choice.


    I'm not sure about the landscaping being the problem. I have plenty of pools we have built that have the landscaping much like your without any problems.

    Some dirt and mulch may be finding it's way in so I would suggest you have a landscaper try to create a swale or pathway for water to run away from the pool. It's inevitable during heavy rain debris will find it's way into the pool.


    I would suggest partially draining your pool and starting fresh.

  • 4 years ago

    Some algae removers have copper in them and that may be why the copper level is high. You will want to wait to allow the algaecide to do it's job.


    Are you using well water or city water? We don't have a pool but have a spa. We are on well water so when filling the spa we need to use a product called metal out that helps remove any metals that may be in the water.


    If the copper is not from the algaecide you have to figure out where it is coming from.

  • 4 years ago

    We use city water and tested it it was clear from copper. The start up guy originally might have used an algaecide then it rained and the pool had run off fromthe landscaper so manure and whatever else ran off. Then another pool person put algaecide in. But, it is 10 days and it is still high. Looks like the only way is too drain and start fresh.

  • 4 years ago

    shock it! you might be surprised how quickly it will clear up. What are you using for circulation/ filtration?