- Algae Growth
- Bad filtration, maybe your swimming pool filter or pump are too small for your size pool.
- Constantly backwashing. Did you know that the more debris in your filter, the better it filters. That debris helps to collect more debris.
- Not Swimming. Swimming helps circulate the pool water.
- Lots of debris, trees and dirt getting into the swimming pool
- Too many swimmers and not enough sanitizer to match it.
- Your Heater, warmer water promotes algae growth and less sanitizer levels
- Not enough sunlight, natural UV rays can kill bacteria.
- Lawn & chemical sprays getting into your swimming pool.
- HIGH pH
- HIGH Calcium Hardness
- Pool not being vacuumed or brushed on a regular basis.
- Trace heavy metals (iron, copper, manganese) present in the water.
- Broken or otherwise damaged filter lateral (sand), septum (DE) or element (cartridge).
- Dirty pool toys & floats putting a strain on the sanitizer.
- You, lack of pool-owner care as in regular testing, vacuuming & maintenance.
The Most Common Causes of Cloudy Pool Water
Cloudy pool water can be caused by a variety of different things, here are the most common. If you want to avoid cloudy pool water, then avoid these symptoms.Bookmark This Share on Facebook Tweet This Delicious StumbleUpon Email This
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