answersLogoWhite

0

The Olympic pool turned green due to a chemical reaction between chlorine and organic compounds in the water, caused by sunlight and algae growth.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

5mo ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why is the Olympic diving pool green?

The Olympic diving pool turned green due to an imbalance in the pool's chemicals, specifically a buildup of algae caused by a lack of proper maintenance and monitoring.


Why does your pool turn green now that you switched from baquacil to chlorine?

The only reason the pool would turn green would be if the Baquacil is not entirely out of the pool and it reacts with the Chlorine.


Why is the Olympic pool green?

The Olympic pool turns green due to a chemical reaction between chlorine and organic matter, such as sweat and urine, brought in by swimmers. This reaction forms a compound called chloramine, which gives the water a green tint.


Why is there a T marking on the bottom of the olympic pool?

The "T" at each end of the lane in a competetive pool is to warn the swimmer of the aproach of the turn.


Will over shock of pool cause it to turn green?

Not likely


Why do you have to wait 1 week to get in pool after you bleach your hair?

Not sure about the week part but the chemicals in a pool will turn blonde green. No joking was in a pool as a kid and my hair was an algae green for a while after


How long does green hair last from swimming in a pool?

Hair bleaches in the pool not because of the chlorine, but because of the metals and copper in the water. If the pool has a high concentration of metals and copper, then yes, it will appear or turn a faint green.


How many yards is an olympic sized pool?

An Olympic sized pool is 50m


Why does your pool liner turn green in spots?

Photosynthasis


Why does the Rio pool turn green?

The Rio pool turns green due to a chemical reaction between chlorine and substances like algae or urine in the water, causing a green tint to appear.


Should you say Semi or olympic pool or half olympic pool?

Neither. Say, "25 metre pool".


Why would my daughters hair turn green?

Green hair is usually the result of excessive contact with pool chlorine.