Ma Boutique Chimique

Cloudy Water

What is it?

Cloudy water is a hazy, murky appearance that is caused by introduction of suspended particles that are invisible to the naked eye. A similar analogy would be the particles in air that cause smoke. These impurities are introduced to the water from a myriad of environmental sources, even bathers and source water. Particles can intensify and cause water to cloud due to improper water balance, low sanitizer levels and/or lack of routine oxidation, poor filtration or inadequate circulation.

Solutions

How to fix cloudy water:

Test water to determine current chemistry conditions.
Add Lo 'N Slo® if pH is high.
Add BurnOut® or BurnOut® 35 to oxidize contaminants.
Improper filtration is the largest cause of cloudy water.
Use Filter Brite ® to clean dirty filter media.
Add Pool Tonic™ or Polysheen Blue® to enhance filtration.
Check pool returns and make sure they are angled properly.

How to prevent cloudy water:

Add Pool Complete™ to your weekly maintenance routine to improve clarity and reduce contaminant levels.
Backwash filter when necessary.
Use Filter Brite to chemically clean filter every 4-5 weeks.
Replace filter media as directed.
Run pump at least 10-12 hours per day.
Use Test Strips to maintain proper water balance.
Shock pool weekly to destroy contaminants with Smart Shock.