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  1. 06-20-2014 10:08 PM #1
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    Default Re: Pool emergency!

    What is the source of your fill water? It sounds like you might have filled from a metals contaminated well??

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    Default Re: Pool emergency!

    . . . membership updated.

    "Brownish-black" is a color I've only ever seen when pools were filled with well water containing manganese -- it's rather difficult to deal with.
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