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Mustard Algae Can Infect Your Pool
First off, mustard algae is one of hundreds of types of algae. A pool in the United States is generally introduced with mustard algae by a couple of ways. 1. Someone has brought back the algae on his/her swimsuit from a vacation and does not wash his/her swimsuit. 2. During the hurricane season, storms will infect pool as they come from the Atlantic Ocean. Once a pool is infected with mustard algae, pool owners and pool operators (or pool maintenance companies) face a difficult fight. Mustard Algae is immune to normal chlorine. Chlorine will kill off the usual green algae, but has no affect on mustard algae. How do you know when your pool has mustard algae? Your pool water turns a green/yellow hue (it looks a lot like Mountain Dew). When you see this color in your pool water, you have contacted the dreaded mustard algae. How do you clear your pool? The best thing to do is go to your local pool store and talk to a pool professional. There are algaecides available to combat mustard algae, and your pool professional can give you the best dosages. Additionally, once you have put the algaecide in your pool, keep your chlorine readings a little higher than normal (about 5 ppm.), and watch your Ph levels closely. For commercial or residential pools, you can also contact your local pool company (www.usapools.com) to professionally treat your pool. Mustard Algae is a beatable algae, but it does take up to a week to get your pool back to its cool, clear color. Be patient, and you will be swimming again in no time! Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com www.usapools.com |
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