Can chlorine turn swimming pool water brown?

Answer 1

What type of test reagent are you using. All reagents have a shelf life and should be at least replaced at the beginning of every season. If you just purchased it there is a chance it may have been merchandise left over from last year. Taylor testing products are the most reliable I have found. Check out their website for more tips on testing your water.

Answer 2

If you haven't used it in a long time then all the dirt will get into it and settle at the bottom. Then again, you may have mistaken dark brown for dark green. The dark green color comes from algae that is living in your pool.

Answer 3

Depending on the surrounds, perhaps the feet of the people getting into the pool are bringing in dirt, stain or oils they have picked up before getting into the pool. Another issue may be that the material of the steps is porous enough to grow algae.

Answer 4

Because when you add the chlorine, it gets hotter and hotter and the hotness turns brown... well that's what i learnt in science any way <3

Answer 5

It is caused by the iron content in the water Your pool shop should have something to help you.

Answer 6

Yes if you use well water it can turn the pool brown or black for it has a lot of

Iron..