Extreme heat can significantly impact your pool and pool water, affecting both water quality and your pool’s mechanical systems. Here’s how and four tips to help manage it:
Water Evaporation: High temperatures increase evaporation, leading to lower water levels that can strain your pump and filtration system.
- Chemical Imbalance: Heat breaks down chlorine faster, making it harder to keep water sanitized and increasing the risk of algae growth.
- Algae Blooms: Warm water is the perfect breeding ground for algae, especially if chlorine levels dip.
- Increased Debris & Use: More swimmers and more sunscreen, sweat, and dirt can throw off water balance quickly.
4 Smart Tips for Managing Your Pool in Extreme Heat:
- Test & Adjust Chemicals More Frequently
Check your water chemistry every 1–2 days and adjust chlorine, pH, and stabilizer levels as needed to stay ahead of algae and bacteria. - Top Up Water Regularly
Keep water at the proper level (mid-skimmer) to prevent air from entering the system and damaging the pump. - Run the Pump Longer
Circulate the water at least 8–12 hours a day in a heatwave to ensure proper filtration and chemical distribution. - Use a Solar Blanket or Liquid Solar Cover
These reduce evaporation and help maintain a more consistent water temperature while conserving water.
If you’re unsure about your pool’s condition during extreme weather, a quick visit or call to your local pool professionals ( St. Lawrence Pools) can save you time, money, and future headaches.