Hi,

I just checked both buckets again after the second 24 hour period (total 48 hour so far). Listed below are is the info for each sample - no changes in status of water color, clarity and sediment, still the same:

Pool Water:
clarity = clear
color = very light green tint
sediment = noticed 4-5 very small black specs, size of sand grain (not sure if these are new)

Hose/Source Water:
clarity = clear
color = very light green tint
sediment = noticed 4-5 very small black specs, size of sand grain (not sure if these are new) as well as one larger black clump, maybe size of pencil eraser. I do not remember seeing this before...

I also measured the chlorine levels in both buckets, too. Interestingly (to me at least) was the chlorine levels in the hose water is higher than that from the pool sample. The pool water sample measured 22ppm CL while the hose water measured 28ppm CL. Both samples has 1/2 cup of bleach added to them 48 hours ago, but the pool water has previously been shocked, too (so it was starting with an already high CL level). Does this make sense? The pool water also has additional pH and CYA modifications which had not been done to the hose water.

Is it still worth me adding another does of 1/2 cup bleach to each bucket per Ben's recommendation? I imagine this would put the CL levels ridiculously high (will use up most of my reagent to measure CL levels ;-) ).

Ben - please let me know if think I should still add another 1/2 cup bleach to each bucket.

Marie - the water pipes in my house are copper. For reference, my house was built in the early 60's.

As long as the greenish water is "safe" for my kids, which I assume is the case, I am fine with it. It is still very clear, just has a greenish tint to it. If there was a way to clear this up, I am open to it, but I do not want to have to do something too drastic if the water is fine with the slight greenish tint. Doe the Taylor kit have the ability to measure for copper or iron in water? I have not read through the guide that came with it, so I am not sure of all of the tests available in this kit.

I will also try to call my town hall to see if they have any information about the green tint to the water. If I learn anything, I will report back. Last week I just received our town's annual report on water quality, the values tested and provided in the report are lead, barium, mono-chloramine, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, perchlorate, total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids-5. Are any of these helpful?

Thanks again for all of your help.

Kevin