The first question that always comes up concerns the origin of algae. In certain scenarios, a pool can undergo a rapid transition from crystal clear to swampy green overnight, making it challenging to determine its source. Algae is consistently introduced to the pool from a variety of sources.
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The mysterious recurrence of neon green water in multiple pools in Absecon near Atlantic City, New Jersey, appears to have been resolved.
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Regardless of how they are classified, cyanobacteria turn pools from clear and inviting to ugly and repelling. At the end of the day, most people simply refer to them as “pool algae.”
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In pools, four main types—green, yellow, blue-green, and black—are typically identified as unwanted invaders. Since these species are omnipresent, especially in the outdoor environment, keeping them out of the pool is nearly impossible.
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Whether one calls it winterizing, closing, off-season, or end-of-season pool care—how service professionals deal with pool water once there is not much pool activity all boils down to what part of the country the pool is located. In all cases, the two variables that need to be addressed are: a) managing water balance and, b) controlling organics.
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Vinyl liner pools are one of the most popular construction methods in Canada for many reasons—one being ease of maintenance. For example, it is harder for algae to grow on vinyl than on plaster. However, even the highest quality vinyl liner is still subject to staining and discolouration. Improper water balance, water treatments, and specific types of debris can cause persistent maintenance problems, most notably staining on vinyl surfaces. This article provides a brief overview of how typical staining occurs to help service professionals take care of these persistent maintenance challenges.
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As the weather warms up and the swim season starts, pool water quality begins to suffer and algae often start to grow. Some algae are easy to treat and remove; however, other types can be quite challenging to deal with. The three main types are: green, black, and yellow/mustard algae. Green algae is relatively easy to eradicate, but yellow/mustard and black algae are difficult to kill and, as a result, can make the job of a pool service professional difficult.
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