Dead Possum in Pool

[Mitch Rapp]

I found a dead possum in my pool this evening. It was probably in there no more than 12 hours. After removing it I double shocked the pool. I didn’t see any open wounds on the animal but its’ pretty nasty to have one in the pool.

Would you all drain and refill or will the chlorine be enough to kill anything nasty in the water?

In ground, 23000k, chlorine, DiamondBrite Plaster, Houston, TX

 

[Texas Splash]

I doubt a drain is required, especially considering the short length the animal was in the water and size of your pool. Shocking was a good move as well. Still, let's solicit the response of @JoyfulNoise who may have some specific advice related to that critter and its potential effect on your water. Matt?

 

[wireform]

I would do a slam for sure.

 

[Pv2]

many people let their dogs into their pools, doubt a 12 hour dead oppossum is going to hurt a thing. slam it and do an overnight chlorine loss test. I will refrain from telling country stories about dead animals in the well.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Raise your FC to shock level for 48 hours and then measure the overnight chlorine loss. If it all checks out, then your likely going to be fine.

 

[markayash]

I have found chipmunks in my skimmers ( some for days ) and I just give it a few extra gallons of chlorine to be safe

 

[Mitch Rapp]

Thank you everyone for your replies.