Swimming Pool - How to Clean and Test Pool Water
Algae are a very large and diverse group of eukaryotic organisms. Most are phototrophic . Given them right conditions, they can grow very fast in most marine environment including swimming pools. To maintain a healthy swimming pool, the main task is to control their growth—the best process is elimination. In this article, we will examine how to clean and test pool water to eliminate algae . Algae Problem Algae spores constantly enter the pool, brought in by wind, rain or even contaminated swimsuits or equipment. When conditions are right, an algae bloom can occur seemingly overnight. These conditions include out of balance water, warm temperatures, sunlight and presence of nitrates , phosphates , and/or carbon dioxide . Of course, a lack of proper circulation, filtration and sanitation may be the primary cause of the algae. There are over 21,000 known varieties of algae! In the pool business, they avoid all of the complication by referring to algae by the colors: [1]...