Why does the pool water turn cloudy?
Pool water can turn cloudy for a variety of reasons and almost all can be corrected with the proper pool chemicals. Algae growth can cause cloudy water. To correct this problem, you will need to treat your water with an algaecide. You might also need to shock the water to burn off any kind of bacteria or organic matter that could be clouding the water. Another solution would be to add a clarifier, which will coagulate solid matter and help you filter pick it up.
Early Algae Growth – in most cases cloudy pool water is simply a sign of the earliest form of algae growth. Make sure you take action immediately at the first signs of cloudy water. Algae can take over your pool very fast, sometimes in as little as 24 hours! Basic Troubleshooting for cloudy swimming pool water. Following are the basics for troubleshooting cloudy pool water. In most cases following these steps will help identify and solve the problem. Insufficient Filtration – The most common reason for cloudy pool water is a lack of sufficient filtration. The most common reason for insufficient filtration is simply having a dirty filter that needs to be cleaned. Start your troubleshooting with the assumption that the pool filter is dirty. Clean the filter and then run your system for 24 hours to see if the water will clear. If the filter is already clean, check the filtration cycle time to make sure the filter is running for enough hours during the day. Try increasing the filtration cy
