You see particles floating in your pool water and it is cloudy - why?

- Dirt, pollen and other debris: If there is a lot of dirt, pollen and other debris in the pool water, it can make the water cloudy.

- Algae: Algae is a plant that can grow in pool water, especially if the water is warm and not properly chlorinated. Algae can cause the water to turn green, cloudy, or scummy.

- Bacteria: Bacteria is another type of organism that can grow in pool water, especially if the water is not properly chlorinated. Bacteria can also cause the water to turn cloudy or scummy.

- High pH levels: If the pH level of pool water is too high, it can make the water cloudy.

- Low chlorine levels: If the chlorine level of pool water is too low, it can allow algae and bacteria to grow, causing the water to become cloudy.

- Poor circulation: If the pool water is not circulating properly, it can allow dirt, pollen and other debris to settle on the bottom of the pool, causing the water to become cloudy.

To clear up cloudy pool water, you will need to do the following:

- Clean the pool: This means removing any dirt, pollen and other debris from the pool water. You can do this by using a pool vacuum, a pool skimmer, and a pool brush.

- Shock the pool: This means adding a large amount of chlorine to the pool water to kill any algae and bacteria. You can do this by using a pool shock treatment.

- Balance the pH level of the pool water: The ideal pH level for pool water is between 7.2 and 7.8. You can adjust the pH level of the pool water by using a pH increaser or a pH decreaser.

- Add chlorine: If the chlorine level of pool water is too low, it can allow algae and bacteria to grow, causing the water to become cloudy. You can add chlorine to the pool water by using a chlorine tablet, a chlorine stick, or a chlorine liquid.

- Improve circulation: If the pool water is not circulating properly, it can allow dirt, pollen and other debris to settle on the bottom of the pool, causing the water to become cloudy. You can improve circulation by running the pool pump for a longer period of time each day and by opening the pool valves.