Green Pool Recovery at a Reunion-Area Vacation Rental

Project Overview

A vacation-rental pool in the Reunion area had developed severe algae and cloudy green water. Central Florida Pool & Spa performed a multi-step green-pool recovery, addressed the water chemistry and filtration needs, and restored clear water.

Treatment methods and completion times vary based on pool condition, equipment and water chemistry. The before-and-after photographs above show this pool at the start of the recovery and after clear water was restored.

What a Green-Pool Recovery Typically Involves

Green water is caused by an algae bloom, usually after a period without balanced chemistry or adequate filtration. Our green-pool recoveries generally focus on the following steps, adjusted to each pool's condition:

• Test and assess the water chemistry and the condition of the filtration and circulation system
• Clean baskets and service the filter so the system can move and clarify the water
• Brush the walls, steps and floor to break up algae
• Apply an appropriate shock and treatment program for the severity of the bloom
• Run and monitor the circulation and filtration until the water clears
• Re-test and balance the water so the pool is safe and swim-ready

Because every pool is different, treatment methods and completion times vary based on pool condition, equipment and water chemistry. We assess each pool on arrival and explain the recommended approach before starting.