Algae Problem with Cloudy Water

[bmlocal175]

Quick question.. Can we swim in the pool today or is the chlorine just to high? I'm not even sure the exact number but I'm guessing 15 or higher.

[Watermom]

It won't hurt people to swim in a pool with chlorine level of 15 and a CYA of 50 but you might want to wear old swimsuits. Also, if it is cloudy, keep a constant head count. Don't want any tragedies from someone having a problem in the pool and not being able to be seen due to the cloudiness of the water.

[bmlocal175]

I'm still showing orange on my test, so it seems to be holding. I checked the cya and it seems to be 55-60. So for now I take it I can not add any for tonight and check it in the morning?

I swam today and the water seems clear until you go under water and visibility is not that far. Hopefully be better tomorrow.

[Watermom]

Yes, you can skip the evening dose.

Be sure you are running your pump 24/7 while trying to clear the water and backwash the filter when the pressure rises 8-10 psi over your clean filter pressure. Is the pressure rising by the way?