Algae Treatment & Green Pool Recovery

A green pool means algae has taken hold, often after a period of neglect, a chemical imbalance, or a filter that hasn't run enough. The water turns cloudy, the walls feel slimy, and the pool becomes unusable. Homeowners call us frustrated, worried about the cost and the time it will take to get their pool back. We understand the situation and bring a clear plan to fix it.

Our crew starts by brushing every wall, step, and floor to break the algae loose from the surface. We then test the water and apply a chlorine shock and an algaecide matched to your pool type—plaster, fiberglass, or vinyl. We clean or backwash the filter and run the pump continuously to circulate the chemicals. Dead algae turns white or gray and must be filtered out over the next day or two.

The severity of the bloom drives the work. A light green pool with clear water underneath may clear in a day. A dark green or black pool that has sat for weeks requires multiple shock treatments and more filter cleaning. Pool size, the type of algae, and whether leaves or debris are present all affect how long the process takes. Sun exposure and water temperature also play a role in how fast the algae dies.

On the day we arrive, we protect the pool deck and any nearby plants from chemical splashes. We set up hoses and equipment carefully, and we clean up any debris we remove. Before we come, you should skim large debris and make sure the pump and filter are working. After treatment, we ask you to run the pump 24 hours a day until the water clears, and we return to check progress and adjust the chemicals.