Blue-Green Water

If it's not caused by algae, blue-green water is often due to a high copper content in the water makeup or highly aggressive water corroding copper pipes and heater elements. Balance the water and use a sequestering or chelating agent.

The Circulation SystemPool OutletsPool InletsThe Hair and Lint Strainer
The Pool PumpThe FiltersSand FiltrationD.E. FiltrationCartridge Filtration

Water ChemistryPopular DisinfectantsChorineCalcium HypochoriteSodium HypochloriteStabilized Chlorines
BromineOther DisinfectantsWater BalancepHTotal AlkalinityCalcium HardnessTotal Dissolved Solids
Balancing Pool WaterWater TestingPool Vacs & Sweepers

Pool MaintenanceDaily ChoresWeekly ChoresSolving Common ProblemsCloudy, Milky WaterMalodorous, Irritating Water
Green WaterRed or Brown WaterBlue - Green WaterBlue or Black WaterPump ProblemsSand in Pool •
Excessive Water LossExcessive Foaming