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Cal-Hypo > Ask Joe Pool > Pool Care > Troubleshooting: Cloudy Water
Troubleshooting: Cloudy Water
| Cause |
Immediate Corrective Action |
Preventive Follow-up |
| Poor filtration |
Check filter for proper operation and clean if dirty. Use a filter aid for cartridge and sand filters. Filter continuously until clear. |
Keep filter clean and operating properly. |
| Water not balanced |
Have your Sustain System Dealer test pool water for FAC, Total Alkalinity, pH, and Calcium Hardness, Balance pool water. |
Maintain balanced water. |
| Heavy pool use |
If FAC <1 ppm, shock with Sustain Shock Treatment. If cloudy water is severe, use a flocculant. Vaccum settled solids. |
Maintain 1-3 ppm FAC. |
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