Cloudy water – LaMotte Pool Manager Water Quality Handbook User Manual
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Cloudy Water
Cause
Poor Filtration
Algae Growth
Unbalanced Water
Confirmation
Slow filter turnover
rates
Hazy pool
water with
slightly green
appearance
HIGH
•
Calcium
hardness
•
TDS
•
Cyanuricacid
LOW
•
pH
•
Alkalinity
Treatment
•
Backwash and
clean filter
•
Determine if
filter media
needs
replacement
•
Run filter for
24 hours
•
Super-
chlorinate to
30 ppm
chlorine and
brush pool
surfaces
•
Replace a
portion of
the pool
water with
fresh water
of low
hardness
and TDS
•
Add dry
acid or
liquid acid
to reduce
pH to
7.2-7.6
and
alkalinity
to 80-120
Note: Consult a pool professional if a cloudy condition persists.
Repeated treatments or the use of a clarifier may be
recommended.
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