City Water Green?

[theshadow]

Hi,
I just filled an above ground pool and the water is green straight out of the tap. More like a green tint not bad but noticeable once it got to be half full. I new that couldn't be algae but I applied shock anyway. All readings are good and water is clear, just a green tint. I was wondering if metals in the city water could do that?

 

[JasonLion]

Welcome to TFP!

Clear transparent green water is often metals in the water. Municipal water doesn't usually have metals in it, but it can in some places. Try adding a startup dose of sequestrant and see if that clears up the water. Also, keep an eye on things for a day or two in case it is actually the first sign of algae getting started (which can leave the water mostly clear for the first several hours).

 

[theshadow]

I will do that, thank you JasonLion. I'm wondering if there was some algae in our city water. Yuck! I noticed that the skimmer hose is starting to green up a little. I guess it might be from the hose? but I use that hose all the time. Still clear today though. I will get some sequestrant tomorrow and maybe add shock again.