Why did my above ground pool turn green?

Answer by  GinaD (400)

We had this problem a lot. Usually a green pool is due to algae growth. Talk to your local pool store about what you need to use to combat this. It's important to keep an eye on your pool water chemistry to keep things like this under control.

Answer by  Kurt (4579)

The water in the pool turned green because of algae growth. There was not enough chlorine in the pool to kill the algae. The algae will need to be killed and the pool walls scrubbed. You may have to drain the pool, clean thoroughly and then refill to solve.

Answer by  Abbie (282)

The chemicals are out of whack! You either have to much or to little chlorine, or salt water in your pool. The color is caused by algae and isn't serious, just not fun to swim in. I recommend get a pool kit to test your chemical levels.

Answer by  maber (1427)

There is an chemical imbalance in your pool. You can visit pool retailers to get a ph kit that will help you test the water and put the right chemicals in it.

Answer by  TheAnswerFairy (2345)

If the water in your swimming pool has turned green, this means that you have algae growing in the water.

Answer by  Anonymous

Mine was just filled with new water today and shocked and chlorine bleach put in and it is green. What could it be, its fresh water

Answer by  wingdog987 (154)

Could be algie. Try using an algecide. Rarely it can also be caused from copper pipes.