Cloudy Pool Water: Causes & Cures
The Root Causes of Hazy and Cloudy Pool Water Cloudy or hazy water is one of the most common and frustrating problems for pool owners, and it always indicates an underlying issue. Shipwrecked Pools diagnoses the problem by checking three main areas: Water Chemistry, Filtration, and Environment. The number one cause is chemical imbalance, specifically low free chlorine or high . When is too high, it causes minerals to precipitate out of the water, creating tiny, suspended particles. Secondly, poor filtration is a common issue. If the filter is dirty (high pressure) or damaged, it can't capture fine debris, leaving the particles circulating in the water. In Abilene, high Total Dissolved Solids () or Calcium Hardness can also contribute to chronic cloudiness that even a perfect filter can't fix. Our weekly service provides the solution by first performing a full water test to pinpoint the exact chemical flaw (which we then correct). If chemistry is balanced, we then inspect your filter's efficiency. We often use a flocculant or water clarifier—specialized chemicals that bind the tiny particles together, making them large enough for the filter to capture, restoring your water's crystal clarity quickly.