A spring storm in DFW can put inches of rain, a tree's worth of leaves and a layer of dirt into your pool in one afternoon. The water often looks fine for a day and then turns. What happens in the first day or two decides how hard the cleanup is.
What a Storm Does to a Pool
- Rain dilutes the chlorine and throws off the water balance.
- Leaves, dirt and mulch use up what chlorine is left and feed algae.
- Debris clogs the skimmer and pump baskets and can block the pump.
- Runoff from the yard carries in fertilizer and soil.
- Lightning and power surges can damage pumps, heaters and control systems.
- Hail and wind can crack equipment, tile and coping.
First, Stay Safe
- Stay out of the water until it is clear and has been tested.
- If equipment has been flooded or a breaker has tripped, leave it off.
- Keep clear of any downed lines or damaged electrical boxes near the pool.
What Not to Do
- Don't drain the pool to get rid of dirty water. With the ground saturated, an empty pool can lift out of the ground.
- Don't keep resetting equipment that won't stay on.
- Don't assume the water is fine because it still looks blue.
What a Storm Cleanup Involves
We clear the debris, clean the baskets and filter, test and rebalance the full water chemistry, and check the pump, heater and controls for storm damage. If anything has been damaged, we document it for you, which helps if you are filing an insurance claim.
Storm hit your pool?
The sooner it's cleaned up, the easier it is. Call and we'll get you on the schedule.