I went by and picked up the HTH 6-way test kit from Wal-Mart on the way home from work. Thanks for the reply, by the way.

So, after running through the most important tests, I'm getting the following readings:

pH: 7.8 (working to bring it down using hth pH Minus)
CYA: 35-40 ppm
TC: 3-6 ppm
Alkalinity: 140 ppm
Salinity: 3070 ppm (Using AquaChek Pool & Spa Test Strips)

The water does look a little less "green" today. Its always been clear, just colored green. You mentioned the Culator metal removing bags. When I first discovered that I had metals in my water, the pool store sold me the Culator bag. From the reviews I've read, it works, but it takes 3 weeks or more to even begin to show a difference. But I do have one of those bags in the skimmer and it seems to be collecting iron, because it is becoming rust colored. Or maybe I'm just gullible. I don't have a test for iron, so in a few days I'll take some more water to the pool store for another test. You mentioned the filter pulling the metal out after its hit with a chlorine puck in the skimmer basket. Will a sand filter be able to pull the metal out in this way?

I'll work on getting the water department to give me a report.

The thread you posted is very familiar. The bugs and everything. I've received a quick lesson in chemistry and biology. The backswimmer and boatmen bugs are fascinating... and disgusting.

Thanks for the very informative website and reply.