RE: Water Quality?

Rob Copeland — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:22:28 GMT

You’ve listed a number of distinct issues each with a different solution. Really bad algae – If this is the case the pool should be closed until the algae problem is managed. If there is only some algae on the sides then they just need to clean/vacuum regularly and add algaecide periodically. Loose hair – Unless they require everyone to wear bathing caps you need to deal with this. Cloudiness problem – If you can’t see the bottom of the pool, then the pool should be closed until the cloudiness is resolved. If it’s not that bad then you can ask the pool manager if they run the pumps 24 hours a day and how often they backwash. Suspecting a lack of chlorination. – You can buy inexpensive pool test strips and test the water yourself. If the chemicals are way out of whack then don’t swim and you can bring it to the attention of the pool manager.

RE: Water Quality?

Sumorunner — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:24:14 GMT

Never. In over 50 years, I have never seen these conditions. If hair and dirt particles are left behind, it's not due to the chemicals, but the filtering, or lack thereof.

RE: Water Quality?

Jeff Enge — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:23:10 GMT

This is why "shower before entering the pool" rules exist. I'd just ask management to make sure whoever is running summer camp is at least trying to enforce that.