How Do You Remove Iron In Pool Water?
A swimming pool with a high iron content can be a real nuisance. In addition to the toxic nature of iron, it can also tint the water’s color. To top it off, typical pool filters cannot remove iron from the water. However, by adding extra chlorine to the water, you can oxidize the iron to form ferric chlorine, a substance which most pool systems can successfully filter. Any chemicals that are not filtered can be vacuumed off the pool’s floor. Fill the pool water 2 to 3 inches above its normal level. Once the pH has risen to the point where the color is just beginning to change, you are ready to begin. Double check that the filter is activated, and slowly add the chlorine to the skimmer box. Do not add it all at once. Cease adding the chlorine when you notice some of the ferric chlorine settling at the base of the pool. The rest of the iron and chlorine will be trapped by the filter. Use the pool vacuum to clean the remaining residue off of the pool floor.
