algae or dirt

Hello, Our pool has green/cloudy algae water post the storm we had during Aug 11th weekend. Initially the pool chemistry numbers were within range and the pool store recommended to run the filter 24/7. We did that for almost 3-4 days but no change. We are on the route to shocking it upto almost...

I don't know if I'm dealing with algae or dirt or....? We live in the country, acres of dry weeds and dirt around us, 50yds from a 10ac dirt lot with cows and goats. The wind blows around here. Three weeks ago the sand filter housing began leaking at a seam. It took 6 days to get it replaced...