Flocculalants in swimming pool
water
One of the problems with our easily maintained sand filters is
that they are unable to trap dirt or foreign matter below 0.02 mm
(20 microns). Cloudy water is probably a result of these minute
particles of matter if the total alkalinity, pH, calcium hardness
and TDS are all within the recommended limits.
Flocculation (or coagulation) is the process of adding chemicals
which bind or stick these tiny particles together, resulting in
larger clumps which settle to the bottom of the pool and leave the
water clear. These "clumps" can be easily removed by
vacuuming the floor of the pool.
Chlorination or chlorine shock treatment may also clear the
water, but this is both expensive and upsets the water balance.
Flocculant is relatively inexpensive and can be used frequently
in pools that are exposed to high levels of pollutants (both
environmental and swimmer waste). Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for use, as there is a wide variety of "floc
agents" available, each of which has different directions.
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