Green Algae In Pool Walls

Apply a quality pool shock product and follow the label directions to boost any residual chlorine in your pool.

Green algae in pool walls.

All types of algae may cause a number of health hazards ranging from a slippery coating on skin and pool walls to a harmful bacteria growth in your pool. Your pool water may be green too. If a swimming pool is not well chlorinated it may develop three different colors of algae. Green algae is the most common type and also the easiest to remove.

Originally recorded may 20 2014. When your pool water is green or contains visible algae clumps your pool does not have enough chlorine. Shocking the pool with a large dose of chlorine is the most effective way to kill the existing algae and bring your pool back to sanitary conditions. Algae green streaks on the pool walls most likely are a result of algae.

Vigorously brush the pool surface where algae has grown. Green may appear dark blue yellow mustard and black. How to remove green algae. This usually works within 1 3 days but can take up to a week if pool conditions are poor.

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