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What causes black algae in swimming pools?
Asked by gurpreet,
22 Dec '12 01:03 am
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Leaves and dirt that enter a pool are excellent sources of algae spores. The longer that leaves and dirt are permitted to clutter the pool bottom, the dirtier the pool will get and the more likely that black algae will appear on pool surfaces. In pools that are particularly dirty, the black algae may continue to bloom even if the chlorine levels are boosted well beyond normal treatment levels.
Pools that lack the proper filtration or that have filtration systems clogged from debris can quickly experience problems. One of the signs of problems with pool filtration is the presence of cloudy or milky water. If the problem is not remedied in a timely fashion, this can quickly lead to an outbreak of black algae.
The chlorine used in pools helps to keep the pool free of bacteria and algae growths by maintaining the water at levels of toxicity above the normal tolerance levels of unwanted organisms. The level of chlorine dissipates with loss of water, heat, and the natural breakdown of ...more
Answered by jafar, 22 Dec '12 01:14 am
Pools that lack the proper filtration or that have filtration systems clogged from debris can quickly experience problems. One of the signs of problems with pool filtration is the presence of cloudy or milky water. If the problem is not remedied in a timely fashion, this can quickly lead to an outbreak of black algae.
The chlorine used in pools helps to keep the pool free of bacteria and algae growths by maintaining the water at levels of toxicity above the normal tolerance levels of unwanted organisms. The level of chlorine dissipates with loss of water, heat, and the natural breakdown of ...more
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Neglect. Lack of proper maintenance. the green algae turn into black one due to dust and other impurties which if not cleaned can turn the green algae to black
Answered by sundaram, 24 Dec '12 01:10 am
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Neglect. Lack of proper maintenance. the green algae turn into black one due to dust and other impurties which if not cleaned can turn the green algae to black
Answered by Quest, 22 Dec '12 10:20 am
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Neglect. Lack of proper maintenance. the green algae turn into black one due to dust and other impurties which if not cleaned can turn the green algae to black
Answered by iqbal seth, 22 Dec '12 07:05 am
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I have been in the pool business for about 20 years now. From my best knowledge it seems to come from lakes or pond. It get transfered into your pool from dog in the lake/pond into the pool or bathing suits that have been to the lake/pond and then into the pool. Just remember to keep your lake suits separate from your pool suits. I always keep extra suits at my house for friends that come over to swim or have them leave there suits here so I know they do not get lake water into the pool. I know a lot of you are saying that "I wash my suits after we get home from the lake"..... this does not matter black algie does not die from a machine wash and dry.
Answered by vedprakash sharma, 22 Dec '12 01:36 am
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