Clear water one week, hazy the next. Cloudy water means something in the pool isn't keeping up, and it is usually the first sign of a problem that gets worse if it is left.
What Causes Cloudy Water
- The filter. A dirty, worn or undersized filter can't remove fine particles, so they stay in the water.
- Low chlorine. Cloudiness is often the first stage of an algae bloom, before the water turns green.
- Water chemistry. High pH or high calcium makes minerals come out of the water as a haze.
- Poor circulation. A pump that isn't running long enough, or isn't moving enough water.
- Heavy use and storms. Sunscreen, dust, pollen and rain all load the water at once.
Why It Matters
Cloudy water is more than a cosmetic problem. If you can't clearly see the bottom at the deep end, you can't see a swimmer in trouble, and the pool isn't safe to use. Cloudy water also tends to turn green within days in Texas heat.
Why Adding More Chemicals Often Doesn't Work
Clarifiers and extra chlorine treat the water, not the cause. If the filter is the problem, or the chemistry is out of balance in a way a basic test strip doesn't show, the haze comes back. Finding the real cause takes a full water test and a look at the equipment.
How We Clear It and Keep It Clear
We test the full chemistry, check the pump and filter, treat the water, and clean the filter. If a part is worn out, we show you. With weekly service, the things that cause cloudy water are checked on every visit, so it rarely gets the chance to start.
Water gone hazy?
Catch it before it turns green. Call and we'll get it clear.