When a Green Pool Needs Cleanup
Green or cloudy water can follow visible algae, heavy rain, storm debris, poor circulation, equipment failure, an empty property, or a break in routine maintenance. Similar-looking pools can have different chemistry and filtration problems, so water color alone does not establish the treatment or price.
Safety Before Green-Pool Recovery
Keep swimmers out when the bottom is not clearly visible or sanitation is uncertain. Keep children and pets away from chemical containers. Never mix pool chemicals or combine treatments based on guesswork. Do not open energized equipment or loosen a filter lid or clamp while the system may be pressurized.
Details That Help Define Cleanup
Describe when the water changed, its color and clarity, recent rain or debris, whether the pump appears to run, visible return flow, and any known chemical treatment. A pool company can use those observations to decide what testing, debris removal, brushing, filtration, or follow-up care may be needed.