Green Pool Recovery
Our Guaranteed Process To Save Your Pool by PoolServ
Transform your unsightly green pool into a sparkling oasis with PoolServ’s trusted Green Pool Recovery service. Over the years, we’ve perfected a unique, guaranteed process that ensures your pool stays clean and clear long after treatment.
Using special treatments and a proprietary industry-secret formula, we effectively eliminate algae from your pool and its entire system. Our method doesn’t just treat the symptoms; it targets the root cause to ensure the algae is gone for good. After removing the algae, we rebalance the pool’s chemicals to create a safe, stable environment for swimming.
As part of the process, we also perform a thorough equipment inspection to identify and resolve any issues that might contribute to algae growth. By addressing these potential problems, we help prevent future recurrences, so your pool stays pristine.
Whether your pool is a stinky green mess or just starting to show signs of algae, our qualified techs can restore it to a crystal-clear, safe, and inviting state. With PoolServ, you can trust that your pool will be handled by experts dedicated to excellence.
Contact us today and experience the PoolServ difference—because every pool deserves to be an oasis.
Here are just a few of the pools we've saved and brought back to life.
Understanding Green Pools and Algae Formation
Algae are simple, plant-like microorganisms that use sunlight to grow through photosynthesis. In pools, algae form when conditions such as sunlight, water nutrients, and chemical imbalances create a hospitable environment. Phosphates, nitrates, and warm temperatures further accelerate their growth. Algae spores can enter pools through wind, rain, or even on swimsuits and pool equipment.
In swimming pools, algae can form in several ways:
- On Pool Surfaces: Algae may begin as a slimy layer on walls or the pool floor while the water remains clear.
- In Pool Water: Algae can grow suspended in the water, turning it cloudy and progressively greener as it becomes denser.
The most common types found in pools include:
- Green Algae: The most prevalent, making the water murky and slippery.
- Mustard Algae: A yellowish growth that clings to walls and floors.
- Black Algae: Forms dark spots with deep roots, harder to eliminate.
Algae thrive in pools when chlorine levels are too low to kill spores effectively. Poor water circulation also creates stagnant areas where algae can grow, while improper filtration allows debris and nutrients like phosphates to linger, fueling algae growth. Organic debris, such as leaves or dirt, further encourages algae by providing surfaces for it to attach.
To prevent algae, maintain proper chlorine levels, ensure good water circulation, and clean the pool regularly by brushing walls and vacuuming. Regularly test and balance chemical levels, including pH and phosphates, and keep filters in good working condition to remove contaminants and keep the water clear.
Remember: Algae doubles every 24 hours, much like bacteria cells that has shorter doubling times. The longer you leave a green pool untreated, the worse it will get, potentially leading to staining, structural damage to pool surfaces, and strain or damage to pool equipment. Prompt action is essential to avoid costly repairs and restore a safe, swim-ready pool.
If you have a green pool that’s in desperate need of recovery, please contact us below with your pool details and personal information for tailored assistance.