Tiny Bugs in water (Skimmer)!!!

[SunnyP2000]

Does anyone know what these are ? Link to video. Are they harmful to swimmers? Do I need to do anything ? It has been raining here for last two days? i just took the skimmer out to clean and saw these. they look dead when i took the skimmer out but after about 20 seconds they start moving.

 

[Oly]

Impossible to ID without magnification. Pools are insect collection devices and your skimmer is functioning as designed. You are doing the right thing by running the skimmer, using basket nets and cleaning regularly. Swim away.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Look up "springtails." I've been fighting them for years with various pro-grade spray and granular insecticides and can't get rid of them.

They're harmless. They nest in moist areas around the pool (mulch, under decks/rocks). You'll see them crawling on the deck before jumping in the pool where they eventually drown.

 

[SunnyP2000]

thanks guys its not so bad, just wanted to make sure its ok to swim. they seem harmless. I have never owned a pool before, learning something new everyday.