Will pool owners need to treat chloraminated water differently?
No, chloraminated water is safe for swimming pools and no additional treatment is required. Many algae-control products contain ammonia, so in reality, many homeowners are already forming chloramines in their pools when they add these products to chlorinated pool water. Your current test kits for total or free chlorine, as well as other tests such as pH, will not be affected by the conversion to chloramines. As with chlorinated water, pool owners will need to maintain the same chlorine residual as before to prevent algae and bacterial growth. Always follow your pool dealers recommendation for proper pool maintenance and water chemistry. Pool supply stores can provide pool owners with more information.
