How Long Until My Green Pool is Back to Blue?

November 7, 2007 11:18 pm allen Green Pool

The worst pool nightmare has come true.  Your swimming pool has turned green. We won’t worry about the reason: neglect, laziness, or worse.  It’s time to focus on the solution.

So many people ask how long does it take to fix the algae problem?  Everyone wants the job done today.  Some are unwilling to accept anything short of a couple of days.  Well, here’s the truth…

It depends. 

Ah, I knew you would hate that answer.  Don’t worry there is more to back it up.  There are three filter types: cartridge, sand, and DE.

Each of those filters removes a different level of debris from the water at a different rate.  That’s one of the main reasons the time to fix a green pool varies so much.  Generally speaking, a DE or cartridge filter can get your pool back blue after 48 hours.  A sand filter may take closer to a week.

All of those times are assuming you have your water balanced, your phosphate level low, and you added an algaecide that killed the algae depending on the type.  And of course you have to have vacuumed out and brushed the pool sides very well.

So that’s the answer in just a short period. 

Find out more detailed information and methods for green pool fixes.

 Good luck - keep the pool blue!