Water along with the sunlight and heat of southern California is a recipe for bacterial and algal growth in swimming pools, fountains, and other residential and commercial water features. The flowing water of fountains and ponds with waterfalls can grow algae as fast as ones without a pump. Swimming pool filtration does not stop algae from growing on pool liners, and harsh chemicals cannot be used in water features that have plants or fish. However, keeping your outdoor aqua entertainment pristine is possible.
Scrubbing Is Necessary
Established algal blooms respond best to manual scrubbing, especially if string algae is growing. Each surface that algae is growing on needs its own approach to how it is scrubbed. Pool liners cannot take the same type of scrubbing that concrete fountains, pool decks and large pond rocks can take. Scrubbing, backwashing and specialized chemical treatment can be used to revitalize the look of swimming pools, fountains and other water features, even ones that contain fish and live plants.
Algae can grow inside of pipes, filters, and other nooks and crannies, causing clogs and malfunctions if they are not properly maintained. If you cannot devote the time and effort needed to manually scrub away algal growth, then our Thousand Oaks location for pool maintenance for Westlake Village can help. We can protect your aquatic plants and fish from harm as well as giving you back a clean pool with crystal clear water.
Use Bio-Safe Chemicals for Fountains and Ponds
Birds and other wildlife will likely drink from any fountains, ponds or other water features on your property. Strong chlorine and algaecides put them and even your pets at risk. If you have fish or live plants in a water feature, most standard chemicals you can safely use for swimming pool water cannot be used. However, there are special preparations that can be used to control algae while not causing harm to aquatic species of fish or plants or pets or wildlife. Filtration media that traps phosphates—the main food of algae—helps, and an ultraviolet clarifier helps too. Barley straw extracts, flakes and bales also control algal growth.
Treat Swimming Water Differently Than Fountain or Pond Water
Your swimming pool should have crystal clear water that shimmers in the sunlight. Your pool deck and liner surfaces should be free of all algae. Your water should test at a pH level that is safe for the skin and eyes of swimmers. Fountain, pond and other water feature water can also be clear but not in the same way swimming pool water is made clear. Pool water is usually made clear through diatomaceous earth filtration media, chlorine, pH-adjusting chemicals and algaecides. Other water features have their water made clear by special filters and biological treatments that are safe while providing nutrients for plants and safe water for fish.
Gold Coast Pool and Spa provides professional water feature and pool maintenance for Westlake Village and surrounding areas. Cleaning and maintaining swimming pools, spas, fountains, artificial waterfalls or koi ponds is hard work and requires following specific rules and regulations that can vary from location to location. Get it done right with service from Gold Coast Pool and Spa.
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