What if the pH of the swimming pool water is too high (alkaline)?
Calcium deposits, otherwise known as scale, can form and build up on the pool equipment, plumbing, and on pool walls and tiles. Chlorine becomes less effective. At a pH level of 8.0 or greater, approximatley 25% or less of the chlorine can be used by the pool to oxidize bacteria and algae and the remainder is wasted. The swimming pool water can become cloudy. Swimmers may experience burning in the eyes and nose and dry and itchy skin. Adjust the pH with Swimming Pool pH Reducer. What if the pH of the swimming pool water is too low (acidic)? The swimming pool water becomes corrosive and will dissolve any metal pool equipment it comes in contact with. The acidic water can also dissolve the pool surface making it rougher and causing even more long-term problems. As the corrosion occurs, sulphates are formed and can cause staining of the swimming pool surfaces. Chlorine becomes very ineffective and it can become difficult to keep the swimming pool sanitized. Swimmers may experience burning
