What are the reasons for my pool being cloudy?
There are many reasons that can cause cloudy pool water. • Low sanitizer level • Combined chlorine – free chlorine combines with contaminants, becomes used up and has very little sanitizing abilities. • Insufficient filtration – caused by too small of a filter or insufficient hours of filtration. • Dirty filter – as dirt accumulates in the filter media, water flow is restricted. • High pH/total alkalinity – reduces the sanitizing action of chlorine. *Treatment: Shock the pool to increase chlorine residual and oxidize contaminants. Adjust the pH to 7.4-7.6. Chemically cleaning the filter may help to resolve the problem. If your water chemistry seems to be good, but the water is a little hazy, try using a clarifier.
