How Do You Control High Levels Of Ammonia In Pool Water?
Maintaining the proper pH balance and chemical levels in a swimming pool is critical to keeping it sanitary and safe for swimming. The pH level of the pool needs to be maintained at a slightly alkaline state to keep the water comfortable on the skin and eyes, as well as to prevent algae and microorganisms from growing in it. Similarly, the levels of chemical in the pool must be closely monitored and balanced to kill any harmful bacteria and algae introduced from swimmers or the surrounding environment, otherwise the pool could become an unsafe breeding ground for these pathogens. One part of keeping this balance is preventing excess ammonia buildup in the pool. Treat the water in your pool with a very high level of chlorine “shock treatment” chemicals, around 20 lbs. per 20,000 gallons of water in your pool. This is necessary because high levels of ammonia (also called phosphates for the purposes of pool maintenance) are cause by organic contaminants such as algae, as well as by runoff
