YOUR POOL YOUR WAYBalanced water chemistry is the key to prevent algae growth. Balanced water doesn’t kill algae, but it prevents it! As Ben Franklin penned, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is never more true than with algae in pools. So keep adequate chlorine levels and pH at all times. Even in the winter time, when it’s cold and algae growth isn’t visible, it is critical to maintain adequate chlorine levels to prevent an algae bloom.
While algae creates problems in swimming pools, they are one of the most important organisms on earth, capturing more of the sun’s energy through photosynthesis than all other plants combined.
Algae problems come because of extreme weather conditions and/or chemical imbalances in your pool. Excessive heat, wind and dust promote algae growth. If your water chemistry is off, then you are destined for an algae bloom. Algae grows best in indirect sunlight and in “dead zone” areas where circulation is poor. Rough or etched surfaces are ideal for algae growth, so it can “dig in” and firmly attach itself to the surface.