One of the most important things about owning and operating a swimming pool in your Austin, TX backyard is keeping your pool water clean and sanitized. Not only does clean pool water look nicer, but it’s also much safer for swimmers. The last thing you want is to allow yourself and your family to swim in bacteria-laden water that could potentially cause harm.

That’s why it’s so important to check the chemical levels regularly to ensure everything is in balance. and if it’s not, you’ll need to add the appropriate chemicals to get the pool water back in proper balance.

But have you ever noticed that some months require more chemicals than others? Why is that?

Why You Need More Pool Chemicals One Month Compared to Others

There are a few reasons why you may find yourself adding more pool chemicals at different times of the year, including the following:

Increased Pool Usage

If you’ve recently had a party or you’ve been using the pool a lot more often than usual, you’ll need to add more chemicals to keep the water in proper balance. That’s because people are constantly introducing germs and other contaminants to the pool water. 

Things like sweat, perfume, hair products, suntan lotions, body creams, and bodily fluids can negatively impact the pool water. In this case, you’ll need to counteract the effects of these contaminants with more chemicals to keep your pool water sanitized. 

Water Temperature Rises

If Austin, TX experiences spikes in temperatures from time to time, the temperature of the water in your pool will also likely increase. And warmer water typically means more chemical demand. 

That’s because living and non-living contaminants are more predominant in warmer water, such as algae and bacteria. Warmer water allows these microorganisms to reproduce faster.

Storms Alter Water Levels

If your area experienced a sudden downpour of rain, it will affect the level of your pool water and throw off its chemistry. Heavy rains can impact your water’s pH levels and total alkalinity, can allow for the growth of algae, and make the water cloudy. After a rainstorm, be sure to add more chemicals after you’ve brought the water levels back to where they were before.

If you need any assistance with your pool, enlist the services of your trusted Austin pool builder today!