A cloudy pool is a very common occurrence for swimming pool owners.
It also leads to short filter cycles which need regular cartridge cleaning. A cloudy pool can be difficult and time consuming to clear.
Occasionally your pool can turn cloudy overnight! Cloudy water can happen to any pool even those that a well maintained.
There are many reasons that contribute to cloudy water.
Mechanical Reasons
If your filter system is faulty, or you are not running your filter as required, then your pool is likely to get cloudy.
- Receiving insufficient filtration.
- Insufficient Filtration Time.
- Inadequate Filtration Equipment
- Inappropriate Filtration Equipment
- Dirty or Damaged Filtration Equipment
- Inadequate Circulation
Human Sources
Sunscreen and tanning oils are some of the biggest contributors to cloudy pool water.
Chlorine is not an efficient way to handle such organic waste.
- Sun screen oils/lotions
- Perspiration
- Skin proteins
- Body oils
- Bodily fluids
Environmental Sources
Did you know that a pool can get cloudy simply from environmental factors?
Not only are you responsible for the things you put into your pool, you’re responsible for the things the nature puts in, as well.
- Algae
- Pollen
- Leaf mold
- Dust
- Fine sand
- Insects
- Animals
- Run-off Water
Chemical Sources
Imbalanced amounts of pool chemicals may make your water cloudy
Without the right chemical balances, unwanted particles and contaminates multiply in the water.
- Calcium carbonate
- Calcium hypochlorite
Pool Shocking
Sometimes your pool water turns cloudy after shocking. This is common and it clears on its own after some time. You should however keep your filter running so that it can easily clear up.