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From Arthur's Pool Encyclopedia: Algae
Algae are microscopic plants which can transform your pool water from clear blue to a swamp in as little as 24 hours. Algae spores are introduced into the pool through the air, from rain water, and from swimmers walking across the grass and then jumping into the pool. Algae blooms are common after heavy rain showers and when the pool water temperature is high. There are many types of algae, the most common in our area being green algae, mustard algae, and black algae. The most effective way of preventing algae growth is to maintain a free chlorine level of at least 1.5 ppm at all times, run the pool filter 24 hours a day, and to add a dose of algaecide once a week. We have also found that adding Sun Algaecide to the pool water decreases your chances of suffering from an algae bloom. a Sun Algaecide acts as an inhibitor against algae growth by lowering algae's ability to process carbon dioxide in the water making it difficult for an algae spore to germinate and grow. If you do develop algae, apply the appropriate algaecide, shock the pool, and brush down the entire pool causing the algae to become suspended in the pool water. The next day, if anything settles out, vac it out to "Waste". |
