How to Get Rid of Algae in a Swimming Pool

If you have a pool, you might have experienced algae growth. If your water has somewhat of a green color or visible growth on the pool walls or floor you could have algae growth. It’s best to treat this problem as soon as possible, especially since it can spread quickly and change your water chemistry. There’s one key note to make when searching for algae growth. Algae can be yellow, black or brown along with the common color of green. If you suspect growth in your swimming pool, follow these simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Algaecide
• Swimming pool shock treatment
• Swimming pool brush

1. Skim your pool
   
   Prior to treatment, you need to remove any debris from your swimming pool.
2. pH control
   
   Make sure you adjust the pH level of your swimming pool. It’s best to keep your pool in a range between 7.2 and 7.4 in order for the chlorine to be effective.
3. Algaecide treatment
   
   Now you’re ready to treat your pool with a high quality Algaecide. Make sure you read and understand the direction prior to use.
4. Now you’re ready to shock your swimming pool to remove chemical residue.
5. Run your filtration system making sure you backwash sand or de-filter which will clean the filter after treatment. If you have a cartridge system, simply change the cartridge.
6. Brush the sides and bottom of your pool to remove any remaining algae.
7. If algae continues to grow, have your water tested. Remember chlorine needs to be between 7.2 and 7.4. However, if you have any contaminates, or high levels of phosphorus or nitrates, it can weaken or limit chlorine activity.

Tips & Warnings

• If you continue to have algae growth, test your water.
• Regularly monitoring water will prevent growth.