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    Default Re: Recurring Algae on Bottom of Pool

    Well I finally got rid of the algae. 20 ppm bleach for 4 - 5 days won out. The liner still has light brown stains. Don't know what it is. I am going to keep it above 5 ppm from now on and hopefully it won't return.
    18 x 36 vinyl 23,000 gal. Located Burlington, NC

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    Default Re: Recurring Algae on Bottom of Pool

    Brown could be iron oxide or dead algae.
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