How to Clear Green Pool Water Fast in Georgia Summer Heat

High temperatures over 85°F combined with afternoon pollen and thunderstorms consume free chlorine fast in Metro Atlanta. If your pool has turned emerald green or cloudy mustard, don't panic!

1. Balance pH First: High pH (above 7.8) deactivates chlorine, making shock useless. Add muriatic acid to lower pH down to 7.2 - 7.4.

2. Superchlorinate (Shock Hard): Add 2 to 3 gallons of fresh 12.5% liquid chlorine per 10,000 gallons of pool water after sunset. Keep the pump running 24/7.

3. Brush Walls & Floor: Thoroughly brush plaster or vinyl liner to knock algae spores into circulation.

4. Add Clarifier or Flocculant & Clean Filter: As algae dies, it turns milky white. Add a clarifier to clump particles together and backwash or rinse your cartridge filter thoroughly.

Stop by our Alpharetta store with a water sample for a free diagnostic test and custom treatment dosage calculation!

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