Green Pool Treatment & Algae Removal

What Turns a Pool Green?

A green pool is not just unsightly. It is a sign that algae has taken over your water. This happens when the chemical balance gets thrown off, usually from lack of chlorine, poor filtration, or extended periods without cleaning. Warm weather, like we get here in Ventura, makes algae grow even faster.

Algae can turn your pool green in just a few days, especially during summer. Once it starts growing, it spreads quickly. The water becomes cloudy, then murky, and eventually turns into a thick green soup. At that point, your pool is unusable and potentially unsafe.

The good news is that green pools can be fixed. With the right treatment process and professional expertise, we can bring your pool back to perfect swimming condition. No matter how bad it looks, we have handled worse.

How We Remove Algae and Restore Clear Water

Treating a green pool requires more than just dumping in some chlorine. We follow a proven multi-step process that kills algae, clears the water, and prevents it from coming back.

• Complete water testing to understand the current chemical levels
• Aggressive shock treatment to kill existing algae
• Professional algaecide application targeted to your algae type
• Intensive brushing to break up algae clinging to walls and floor
• Filter cleaning or backwashing to remove dead algae particles
• Multiple rounds of vacuuming to eliminate debris
• Water balancing to restore proper pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels
• Follow-up testing to ensure the treatment worked

This process typically takes 3 to 5 days from start to finish. The algae dies within the first 24 hours, but it takes additional time for the water to clear completely as we filter out the dead algae and debris.

Preventing Future Algae Growth

Once we get your pool back to blue, you want to keep it that way. Algae comes back if the conditions are right, so prevention is key. Consistent maintenance makes all the difference.

Regular chlorine levels, proper circulation, and routine cleaning stop algae before it starts. Many Ventura homeowners who experienced a green pool disaster sign up for our weekly pool cleaning service to make sure it never happens again.

We also recommend shocking your pool regularly, especially during hot weather, after heavy use, or after rainstorms. Our team can set up a customized maintenance schedule that fits your pool and your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions