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Green pool?
We've seen worse.

Complete algae treatment, chemical shock, filter overhaul, and restoration to crystal-clear water. From swamp to swim-ready, typically in 3-7 days.

Our green pool recovery process

A green pool isn't just ugly — it's a health hazard and can damage your equipment. Algae clogs filters, stains surfaces, and breeds bacteria. The longer you wait, the more expensive and time-consuming the recovery.

We've recovered pools that were closer to ponds than pools. The process is systematic, and the timeline depends on severity. Here's how we bring your pool back.

Initial Assessment

We evaluate the severity — light green, dark green, or black — and check equipment condition before starting.

Heavy Shock Treatment

Aggressive chlorine treatment to kill all algae and bacteria. This is not a bag of shock from the hardware store.

Continuous Filtration

Equipment runs 24/7 during recovery. We clean or backwash the filter multiple times during the process.

Brush & Vacuum

Dead algae must be physically removed from walls, floors, and crevices. We brush and vacuum thoroughly.

Chemistry Rebalance

Once clear, we rebalance all chemistry parameters to prevent recurrence.

Prevention Plan

We'll explain what caused the algae bloom and how to prevent it from happening again.

Timeline and what to expect

Day 1: Assessment, initial shock, equipment check. The pool will turn cloudy or whitish as algae dies — that's normal.

Days 2-3: Continuous filtration and additional chemical treatment. Multiple filter cleans. Water transitions from green/cloudy to hazy blue.

Days 4-5: Brushing dead algae from surfaces, vacuuming to waste, more filter maintenance. Water clears significantly.

Days 5-7: Final chemistry balance, polishing, and equipment check. Pool goes from hazy to crystal clear.

Severe cases (black algae, standing water for months) may take longer. We'll give you an honest timeline after the initial assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on severity. Light green algae might cost $250-400. A fully swamped pool with equipment issues can run $800-1,500+. We provide a quote after seeing your pool.
Yes. Algae clogs filters and can burn out pumps that work overtime against blocked flow. Heavy debris can damage impellers. We check everything during recovery and let you know if equipment needs repair.
Usually one of three causes: chlorine level dropped to zero (equipment failure, missed service, or heavy rain), filter stopped circulating (clog or pump failure), or CYA is so high that chlorine can't work effectively.
If caught early, usually not. Long-standing algae can stain plaster and discolor tile. We'll assess surface damage during recovery and recommend treatment if needed.

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