Lower your pool water 1-2 inches below the skimmer, remove all loose items like furniture and toys, turn off power to pool equipment at the breaker, and add extra shock treatment before the storm hits. Never drain your pool completely, as ground pressure from saturated soil during heavy rain can cause it to pop out […]
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Cloudy pool water despite correct chlorine levels typically points to filtration problems, poor water circulation, high total dissolved solids (TDS), or imbalanced pH and alkalinity. In New Jersey’s hard water regions—particularly across Morris, Essex, and Somerset Counties—elevated calcium hardness frequently contributes to persistent cloudiness that chlorine alone cannot resolve. The issue often stems from inadequate
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High humidity combined with temperatures in the 80s-90s creates ideal conditions for rapid algae growth, especially when combined with afternoon thunderstorms that introduce contaminants. New Jersey’s summer weather pattern of hot, humid days followed by evening storms provides the perfect storm for algae blooms. Consistent chlorine levels, proper circulation, and increased filtration during June through
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