Pool Care After Texas Storms

The Impact of Abilene Storms on Pool Chemistry Texas thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail are powerful environmental events that can drastically affect your pool's water quality. The sudden influx of rainwater (which has a naturally low $\text{pH}$) lowers your pool’s $\text{pH}$ and alkalinity, making the water corrosive. Rain also introduces large amounts of organic debris (leaves, soil, pollen) and airborne contaminants, depleting the chlorine residual. These factors combine to create a perfect breeding ground for algae. Our post-storm protocol is crucial: 1) We test the water immediately to check $\text{pH}$ and $\text{Alkalinity}$ and make prompt adjustments to prevent corrosion. 2) We clean up the excess debris, including emptying the often-overflowing skimmer baskets. 3) We administer a preventative shock treatment to combat the sudden introduction of contaminants and restore the $\text{FAC}$ level. Waiting for the water to "fix itself" after a storm is the fastest way to get a green pool. Shipwrecked Pools is ready to respond quickly, ensuring your pool remains safe and clear after even the toughest West Texas weather.