How Do You Disinfect Swimming Pool Water With Chlorine Dioxide?
Chlorine dioxide, the form of chlorine most commonly used in water treatment and bleaching, is a useful tool in disinfecting the water of a swimming pool. Chlorine levels need to be between 1.5 and 3 parts per million to truly be effective in cleaning pool water. The amounts of chlorine are dependent on the type and size of pool. Using chlorine to disinfect a swimming pool helps to keep the water sanitary and clear for swimmers. Shock your pool with chlorine shock tabs once every two weeks. Shock tabs introduce a large amount of chlorine to the water and kill any bacteria and algae that may be growing. Add the number of shock tabs recommended for your pool size to the water. Throw shock tabs into the pool at night to prevent the chemical from being broken up by sunlight, and to avoid skin irritation that can result from swimming in highly chlorinated water. Test the chlorine level of your pool once each week. Chlorine levels can vary widely due to sunshine, rain and temperature fluctua
