Colored Water or Stains | - Presence of Metals
- Reddish-Brown = Iron
- Blue-Green = Copper
- Brown-Black = Manganese
| - Adjust pH to 7.4-7.6
- Using a treatment of 1 qt. per 10,000 gallon of water, add Stain remover directly to the pool.
- Brush the stained area daily for 3 to 5 days.
- See your pool professional if the condition persists.
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Green Water or Algae | - Copper or algae is present
| - See treatment above or have your water samples tested by a pool professional.
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Black spots | - Manganese (metal)
- Black algae
| - See treatment above
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Skin/eye irritation | - pH is out of proper range
| - Adjust pH to 7.4-7.6 by adding pH increaser or pH decreaser
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Cloudy Water | - Suspended particles
- High pH
- High Alkalinity
- Poor Filtration
- Low Sanitizer Level
| - Have water sample tested by your pool professional
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Odors | - Improper Water Balance
- Chlorine Inefficiency
| - Shock treatment
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