The appearance of algae, resulting in green pool water, requires appropriate treatment. Indeed, algae contribute to the development of bacteria and can cause allergies or spread viruses. In addition to cleaning pool equipment, it is necessary to use effective algaecides.
Algae is an aquatic plant that appears for several reasons:
- improperly balanced pool water: this refers to water that has not been properly treated with a high pH;
- a poorly cleaned pool;
- a defective filtration system;
- too high a temperature.
An algaecide is composed of different substances that act on microorganisms, including:
- copper sulfate;
- silver salt;
- bromine;
- chlorine;
- simazine.
The composition of algaecides varies depending on the types of algae to be eliminated. It should be noted that some products target the nutrients of the algae in order to prevent them from developing. The dosage of the algaecide must match the volume of the pool and the composition of the product. It is essential to choose an algaecide suited to the type of algae appearing in the pool:
- mustard algae;
- black algae;
- green algae;
- white algae.
The use of algaecides is essential when the water in a pool becomes green or slimy. Chlorine is an effective algaecide that is particularly used to eliminate green and white algae. As for resistant algae such as black and mustard algae, appropriate treatment is necessary.
To prevent the proliferation of algae, it is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of the pool water. It is also recommended to clean the slippery parts of the pool with an algae brush. To achieve perfect water, the filtration system must be efficient.