My pool is going green and it's nearing time to close in New Jersey. Is it safe to close it while it's green?

[achenx75]

Like the title says, my pool is going green. I've been struggling with algae this summer since life has given me bigger priorities and I haven't had the energy to take care of it.

Temperatures are dropping next week. I'm thinking about closing in the next 2 weeks. I have a mesh pool cover and I assume that's why my pool is green whenever I open it in the Spring. Is it safe to just close it now? Or should I get the water clean before I close, even though it'll be green when I open?

Thanks!

 

[Mdragger88]

Do the SLAM Process to rid the pool of the current algae problem then close with a clear algae free pool at slam level when the water temps come nearer 60 degrees & open the pool before water temps rise above 60 degrees.
You’ve been closing too soon & opening too late thus the the green opening.

Closing an In Ground Pool

Winterizing a pool is essential for keeping your in-ground pool protected during cold-weather months. This Pool Repair guide will show you how to do it.

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[ajw22]

Do you have the energy and can make it a priority to follow the SLAM Process step by step without shortcuts until you meet the 3 exit criteria?

If so then get the algae cleared now.

If you can not then accept you will have a mess to clean up next Spring when you have more time and energy.

 

[PoolStored]

If you can not then accept you will have a mess to clean up next Spring when you have more time and energy.

Mess is an understatement. With pool water temps what they are, you gonna have a swamp.

I would SLAM and clean it up now, and don't close until mid October when pool water is below 60degrees.

If you do this ^^^ and follow the "closing an in ground pool" link above, then open before your pool water temps hit 60 or so, you should have a clear pool.