Dark Blue Cloudy Pool Water

My husband didn t check the levels or add anything while i was gone.

Dark blue cloudy pool water. I have been adding chlorine and using the chlorine tablets and i can not seem to bring up the chlorine levels. If the ph is too low less than 7 0 the water is too acidic. We are pool newbies. Poor water chemistry causes most cases of cloudy water.

Cloudy pool water is essentially a buildup of tiny particles and your filter can have a difficult time catching those because of their size but that s why coagulation is useful. Oxidation turns small particles and debris into a dust or powder that can cause cloudy pool water. Same remedy for cloudy water due to shock run your filter to clear your swimming pool water. High ph high alkalinity and calcium levels above 400 ppm can cause cloudy pool water.

Let s not get super technical here but the ph of your pool water or how acidic or basic it is can also cause it to be cloudy or clear. When the water is too basic meaning it has a ph over 8 0 the chlorine isn t able to work as well source. Coagulation aids your filter by clumping those smaller particles together making them much easier to remove. Adding a recommended dose of shock to your pool can clear it right up.

Improper levels of chlorine imbalanced ph and alkalinity very high calcium hardness ch levels faulty or clogged filter early stages of algae ammonia and debris. We use chlorine to sanitize the water from bacteria and other contaminants. If you live in an area with hard water pay particular attention to the pool s ph alkalinity and calcium levels. I added algaecide and that cleared up the green but now it s blue and cloudy.

Without chlorine your water isn t being sanitized and as a result the contaminants in the water build up and causes your water to become cloudy. Test your water to make sure it s properly balanced. The lack of chlorine is one of the leading causes for a cloudy pool. Although the direct cause of cloudy pool water is physical improper chemistry can contribute to physical pollution.

Chlorine issues often cause cloudy water.