Hi to all:

I have a new inground 12,000 g plaster pool with SWG. Using Ben's Kit and loving it and this forum.

My CYA level is high - it has been at 100 for the past month. So I have had to keep the FC at 10-12 to avoid algae and to follow the chart here.

I am wondering if I should just bite the bullet and partially drain the pool so I can lower the CYA and thus the FC. The calcium is also a little high at 400.

FC 12
CC 0
TC 12
pH 7.2
Alk 90
Cal 400
CYA 100
Temp 85

I live in FL where it is hot and right now is our rainy season - the pool water level is a little high.

I am not sure HOW you get the CYA level lower - is it something that dissipates in time? Or should I just drain a bit now to get it lower. It has been at that level for about a month - from a pool guy who was helping me while I was on vacation - he added too much.

I guess why I worry is because I have a kid and 2 puppies who LOVE to go in the pool and it worries me.

THANKS!!!!!