Keeping the right chemical balance is an important aspect of pool maintenance. An imbalance can mean the water contains various microbes that can cause health problems, including gastroenteritis and ear infections. Here are a few signs you need pool chemical balancing.

How to Know if You Have a Pool Chemical Imbalance

1. Cloudy Water

If your pool water has a cloudy appearance, you should address the issue immediately. Cloudy water may indicate unbalanced pH levels caused by insufficient sunlight, heavy rain, or poor water circulation. Imbalanced pH levels make the chlorine less effective, so the pool water will look cloudier than normal.

If this problem persists after cleaning the pool and unclogging the filter, you may need to hire professionals for pool chemical balancing. They’ll fix the chlorine levels and adjust the pH to clear the water. Avoid this problem in the future by regularly using a skimmer to remove debris from the surface and a vacuum to clean dirt that accumulates on the floor of the pool.  

2. Pink Slime

The sight of pink slime in your pool water can be alarming. Besides being unattractive, this bacteria can also cause illnesses like pneumonia or lower respiratory tract infections.

Schedule pool chemical balancing services right away to eliminate the pink slime and protect your family’s health. If you use a garden hose to fill your pool in the future, make sure that it’s clean so that no bacteria is transferred.

3. Green Water

If your water is green, algae is the likely culprit. If the sanitizer and chlorine in your pool fall below normal levels, it creates an attractive environment for algae. A clogged filter and high temperatures can also promote growth. 

Pool chemical balancing experts can balance the pH levels to try to solve the problem. If that doesn’t work, you may need to drain the pool.

4. Foam

Foam can make the pool water feel sticky and create an unpleasant swimming experience. This problem may mean that the pool contains contaminants that are causing the water to thicken. Rebalancing the chemicals or unclogging the filter may solve the issue.

If you have additional questions about pool chemical balancing, contact the professionals at Gutierrez Pool Plastering in Plainfield, NJ. Also serving Short Hills, they have more than 30 years of experience in the pool industry and specialize in remodeling and plastering services. They offer warranties on all their work. For more information about their services, call (908) 756-7585.