The Link Between Phosphates and Algae Growth in Pools
You've shocked your pool. You've scrubbed the walls. You've balanced the chemicals perfectly. Yet somehow, within days, that familiar green tint creeps back into your water. Sound familiar? Before you blame your sanitizer or question your entire pool care routine, there's an invisible culprit you need to understand: phosphates. Here's what most pool owners don't realize—algae doesn't just appear out of nowhere. It needs food to thrive, and phosphates are essentially an all you can eat buffet. Understanding the relationship between phosphates and algae isn't just chemistry trivia; it's the...
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