Green Pool Treatment & Algae Removal

Don't Panic About Your Green Pool

You looked outside and your pool is green. Maybe it happened over a vacation, after a storm, or because equipment failed. Whatever caused it, you need it fixed now.

Green pools happen when algae takes over. It's not just unsightly. It's unsafe to swim in and can damage your pool equipment if left untreated. The good news? We fix green pools every week in Lancaster, and we know exactly how to bring yours back to clear, safe water.

Our professional pool cleaning team has specialized equipment and commercial-grade chemicals that work faster than anything you can buy at the store. Most green pools are ready to swim in again within 3 to 7 days. We handle everything, so you don't have to worry about doing it wrong or wasting money on products that don't work.

How We Remove Algae and Restore Your Pool

Getting rid of algae requires more than just adding chlorine. Here's our proven process that turns green pools blue again:

• •Remove all large debris, leaves, and floating matter from the surface
• •Test water chemistry to determine the severity of the algae bloom
• •Apply commercial-strength algaecide and shock treatment
• •Brush all pool surfaces thoroughly to break up algae colonies
• •Run filtration system continuously and backwash as needed
• •Vacuum dead algae from pool bottom once settled
• •Balance all water chemistry levels to prevent algae from returning
• •Follow-up visit to ensure water stays clear and chemistry remains balanced

Depending on how bad the algae is, this process might require multiple visits. Black algae is particularly stubborn and takes longer to eliminate than green or yellow algae. We'll explain exactly what your pool needs during our initial inspection.

Why Your Pool Turned Green

Understanding what causes algae helps prevent it from coming back. Algae grows when conditions are right: warm water, sunlight, and low chlorine levels. It only takes a few days of neglect for algae to take over.

Common causes include pump or filter failures, forgetting to add chemicals during vacation, heavy rainstorms that dilute chlorine levels, and simply falling behind on maintenance during busy periods. In Lancaster's hot summers, algae can bloom incredibly fast if your pool's not properly maintained.

After we restore your pool, we recommend signing up for our weekly pool cleaning service to prevent future algae problems. Regular maintenance keeps chlorine levels where they need to be and catches issues before they become expensive problems. If you need equipment repairs, we can handle that too.

Frequently Asked Questions