What should you do if your pool water is very milky and shocking makes it more milky?

Answer 1

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!

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Answer 2

First hit it with a copper based algae side. If that doesn't start clearing it up Go to the pool shop and get a strong clarifier. Turn of the filtration equipment and cast the clarifier evenly over the water and let it settle for a couple of days. you will note that the water is now crystal clear except for a layer at the bottom of the pool. Gently vacuum this layer to waste. Do not put it through your filter. Then top up the pool.

Answer 3

It sounds like you have an algae infestation. Hit it with an algaecide, scrub the walls of the pool and see if the water starts to clear up. If it does not cast a clarifier over it, let it stand for two days without the filter working then vacuum the stuff on the bottom to waste. Don't vacuum it through the filter.

Answer 4

Sweep out any debris. Amend the chemicals and run the pump.