Lately, my pool water has been cloudy and no matter what chemical I add to the water, it isn’t getting any better. What are some possible causes of this cloudy water problem, and what should I do?
First of all, adding more chemicals may actually do more harm than good. The more chemicals you add, the more Total Dissolved Solids are floating around in your pool water (TDSs are anything that is not water, in your pool water. This is not just chemicals you have added, but also environmental pollutants, and oils and lotions carried in by bathers). The higher the TDS level, the more chance of the water clouding, so you may actually be making your water cloudy. Bring a sample of your pool water to a local pool supply or maintenance professional to have it tested for TDS. If it’s too high, you will need to drain half of the pool water are dilute the other half by refilling it with fresh water. Other possible causes for cloudy water are poor filtration or an improper water balance. Check to make sure your filter is clear of debris, free of damage and operating properly. If your filtration is on a timer, make sure the timer is operating properly. Check your water balance. Improperly bala
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