Stop Algae Blooms in TX Heat
The Algae Nightmare: How Abilene Heat Invites Algae Blooms The scorching summer heat in Abilene, TX, provides the perfect incubation environment for rapid algae growth. Algae are single-celled organisms that thrive in warm, stagnant, or chemically imbalanced water. The two main factors that lead to a sudden green pool in West Texas are high water temperature and sun-driven chlorine consumption. When water temperatures consistently exceed , algae spores replicate at an exponential rate. Compounding this, the intense Texas rays rapidly destroy chlorine, leaving the pool vulnerable. A pool that was clear on Monday can be completely green by Friday if the chemical balance is off. The moment you see water discoloration, slimy surfaces, or a persistent cloudy haze, you are facing an algae bloom that needs immediate, aggressive professional treatment. Our Weekly Defense: Consistent Sanitization is Key The best cure for algae is prevention. Our professional weekly service focuses intensely on maintaining a consistent and sufficient Free Chlorine residual (at least ppm) at all times. We not only test the chlorine level but also monitor the (stabilizer) level to ensure the chlorine is protected from the sun. In periods of extreme heat or heavy rain, we proactively adjust the chemical dose. We also brush the pool walls and floor weekly to physically remove algae spores before they colonize and bloom. Emergency Green-to-Clean Service If your pool has already turned green, you need an emergency response—not a slow-acting fix. Shipwrecked Pools offers a highly effective Green-to-Clean service that involves a precise process of hyper-chlorination (shocking), filtering, and sediment removal. This process requires a massive dose of sanitizer to kill the bloom, followed by professional vacuuming to remove the dead algae particles. Attempting this heavy chemical treatment yourself can lead to further chemical imbalances and wasted money on ineffective products. Trust our certified technicians to restore your pool's crystal-clear condition quickly and safely. We will also inspect the filter, which often requires chemical cleaning after a heavy algae kill, to ensure your pool's recovery is complete and lasting.