There are several reasons why a pool can be cloudy.
There may not be enough free chlorine in the water.
The filter system may not be running enough to properly clean the water.
There may be too much calcium in the water.
The Ph may be too high.
The filter system may be compromised.
my pool did get milky but cleared up after 48 hours
The most effective ways to clear up cloudy water in a pool are to regularly clean and maintain the pool filter, balance the pool's pH levels, shock the pool with a chlorine treatment, and use a clarifier to help remove particles from the water.
It's best if the water is cleaned before you close up the pool.
You may have a high metal content in the water you are using to fill the pool. Check the metal content of the water.
The most effective ways to clear up cloudy pool water are to regularly clean the pool, maintain proper chemical balance, shock the pool with a high dose of chlorine, use a pool clarifier, and run the pool filter for an extended period of time.
Cloudy pool water is often caused by a buildup of debris, algae, or imbalanced chemicals. To clear it up, you can start by testing the water's pH and chlorine levels, then adjust them as needed. You can also use a pool clarifier or shock treatment to help clear the water. Regularly cleaning the pool and maintaining proper chemical levels can prevent cloudiness in the future.
Cloudy pool water is often caused by imbalanced pH levels, high levels of organic matter, or inadequate filtration. To clear it up, test and adjust the pH levels, shock the pool with a chlorine treatment, clean the filter, and regularly skim and vacuum the pool to remove debris. Consider using a clarifier or flocculant to help clear up the water.
Drain it and refill it
To effectively clear up cloudy water in pools, you can use a pool clarifier to help filter out small particles, regularly clean the pool filter, maintain proper water chemistry levels, and brush and vacuum the pool regularly to remove debris.
I too had milky water in my pool. I also have a chocolate lab dog who loves the water. I found that with allowing the dog to swim would turn the water milky and that a "slime" would develop on my filter and in my filter housing. I can't deny the dog but I can limit the number of swims. My pool is small so it's not hard for me to fix. I change the filter or clean it real well every day for a couple of days following one of her swims. I also heavily "shock" the water at the end of the day for 2 days after her swim. If the cause of you milky water is a 4 legged friend, this has worked for me. New answer:: Ah, yuck! Do you realize the germs on a dogs body. Milky and slime more YUCK! Extend the filter run time if you insist on having a dog swim in your pool. As a pool service person, I wouldn't even put my toe in the pool under those conditions. Milky water is caused by many things but lack of filtration is one and lack of a sanitizer is another. You are subjecting yourself to a multitude of germs and bacteria. Diarrhea, e-coli are but a few found in pools. Oh, horrors of horrors! K
Pour in a gallon jug of algecide and increase the amount of chlorine you use and run your pool's filter at least 6 to 8 hrs a night. Will clear up in a day. Of course this info depends on size of pool, but the average 16,000 gallon pool will clear up.
If it is there you may see it in the water giving it a green or milky colour. It can also build up on the surfaces of the pool and need to be scrubed off.