Added Baqua by mistake

[Stupid lady with a pool]

We’ve had an inground 20 x 40 pool for 40 years & I just did the most stupid thing ever Cleaning out 90 yr old uncles home after he passed away…I found 1/2. Gallon of Baquacil….I thought what could it harm to add to our pool….well, I found out instantly!! Omgggg The perfectly clear blue water immediately started turning green…I am sick !! What can be done ??? Please help !!

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum.
Do you still have the bottle? Can you post a picture?
I doubt it was enough to drastically alter the chemistry.
Keep adding liquid chlorine to maintain a proper FC/CYA ratio.
I suggest you read Pool Care Basics

Let's ask @Leebo for his view on a path forward.

 

[Leebo]

We’ve had an inground 20 x 40 pool for 40 years & I just did the most stupid thing ever Cleaning out 90 yr old uncles home after he passed away…I found 1/2. Gallon of Baquacil….I thought what could it harm to add to our pool….well, I found out instantly!! Omgggg The perfectly clear blue water immediately started turning green…I am sick !! What can be done ??? Please help !!

First off……WELCOME TO TFP!

Was this chemical Baquacil Oxidizer or Sanitizer? I’ve got a gut feeling I know, but let’s make sure before moving forward…..

 

[YippeeSkippy]

oh no.... <crickets>

 

[mgtfp]