Pump or timer failure
No circulation means no chlorine distribution and no filtering. In August, green water can follow within days.
Yes, it can be saved
Green water looks hopeless. It almost never is. We test, shock, and run a controlled treatment cycle while vacuuming out the dead algae in stages. Most pools are clear and swimmable inside of a week, with no draining required.
In South Florida a pool can turn from clear to green in just a few days of summer heat once the chlorine runs out — after a pump failure, a missed service, a storm, or a few weeks away. We recover pools for homeowners, seasonal residents, landlords, realtors and banks across Miami-Dade and Broward.
Once you are back to blue, we show you exactly what let it happen — usually a filtration or circulation issue — and set up a plan so it does not repeat.
What's included
- On-site assessment and water testing
- Shock and algaecide treatment cycle
- Staged vacuuming of dead algae
- Filter deep clean or media replacement
- Circulation and equipment diagnosis
- Follow-up visits until the water is clear
- Prevention plan to keep it blue
Why pools turn green here
The usual causes in South Florida
Algae is always waiting in warm water. It only takes one of these to let it win.
Heavy rain
A tropical downpour dilutes chlorine and washes in debris and phosphates. Pools without a quick rebalance often turn after the storm.
Time away
Seasonal residents and summer travelers come home to green water when nobody was keeping up with chlorine.
Chlorine lock from too much stabilizer
Years of stabilized tablets raise cyanuric acid until the chlorine can no longer keep up. The pool looks treated but still grows algae.
Vacant and foreclosed homes
Empty houses often have pools that sat for months. We clean these up for owners, agents and investors before listing.
Hurricanes and power outages
Days without power, plus storm debris, are a perfect recipe for algae. We do a lot of post-storm recoveries.
Our recovery process
How we get a green pool back to blue
Test and diagnose
We test the water, including stabilizer levels, and check that the pump and filter can actually do the job.
Shock, brush and filter
We raise the chlorine to kill the algae, brush every surface, and keep the filter running and clean while the water clears.
Vacuum, rebalance, prevent
We vacuum out the dead algae in stages, rebalance the water, and give you a plan so it stays blue.
Before we arrive
What to do (and not do) with a green pool
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Keep people out
Green water can hide the bottom and carry bacteria. Keep swimmers, kids and pets out until it is clear and tested.
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Do not drain it
South Florida's high water table can push an empty pool shell up or crack it. Draining is rarely needed and can cause expensive damage.
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Keep the pump running
If the equipment works, circulation helps. If it does not, let us know — we may need to repair it first.
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Skip the random chemicals
Adding stabilized tablets or mixing products can make recovery harder. Tell us what has been added already.
Who we help most often
Green pool cleanups are a big part of our work across Miami-Dade and Broward.
- Homeowners after a pump failure
- Seasonal residents returning home
- Realtors preparing a listing
- Landlords between tenants
- Owners after a hurricane or long outage
Service area
Green pool cleanup across South Florida
Green pools turn up everywhere after a storm or a missed month. We recover them across both counties, from green pool cleanup in Homestead and Miramar to Hialeah, Coral Springs and Palmetto Bay.
Miami-Dade County
- Aventura
- Bal Harbour
- Bay Harbor Islands
- Biscayne Park
- Coral Gables
- Coral Terrace
- Country Walk
- Cutler Bay
- Doral
- El Portal
- Florida City
- Fontainebleau
- Golden Beach
- Goulds
- Hialeah
- Hialeah Gardens
- Homestead
- Indian Creek
- Ives Estates
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Key Biscayne
- Leisure City
- Medley
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miami Lakes
- Miami Shores
- Miami Springs
- Naranja
- North Bay Village
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- Olympia Heights
- Opa-locka
- Palmetto Bay
- Pinecrest
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- South Miami
- South Miami Heights
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Surfside
- Sweetwater
- Tamiami
- The Hammocks
- Virginia Gardens
- West Miami
- Westchester
Broward County
- Coconut Creek
- Cooper City
- Coral Springs
- Dania Beach
- Davie
- Deerfield Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hallandale Beach
- Hillsboro Beach
- Hollywood
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Lauderhill
- Lazy Lake
- Lighthouse Point
- Margate
- Miramar
- North Lauderdale
- Oakland Park
- Parkland
- Pembroke Park
- Pembroke Pines
- Plantation
- Pompano Beach
- Sea Ranch Lakes
- Southwest Ranches
- Sunrise
- Tamarac
- West Park
- Weston
- Wilton Manors
FAQ
Green pool questions
How long does it take to clear a green pool?
Most pools are clear and swimmable within about a week. Lightly green pools can clear in a few days; very dark, debris-filled pools, or pools with too much stabilizer, can take longer.
Do you have to drain a green pool?
Almost never. We recover pools with the water in them. Draining in South Florida is risky because the high water table can lift or crack the shell, so we only suggest it in rare cases, such as extremely high stabilizer or calcium levels that cannot be corrected any other way.
Why did my pool turn green so fast?
Warm water, strong sun and rain make South Florida pools very quick to turn once chlorine runs low. A pump or timer failure, a missed service, heavy rain or too much stabilizer are the most common triggers.
Is a green pool dangerous to swim in?
Yes. Algae hides the bottom, which is a drowning hazard, and water that grows algae can also grow bacteria. Keep everyone out until the water is clear and tested.
Can you clean up a pool before I sell or rent my house?
Yes. We often recover pools for realtors, landlords and investors, and we can move the pool onto weekly maintenance so it stays clear during showings.
What stops it from turning green again?
Consistent chlorine, balanced water, enough daily circulation and a clean filter. Most customers keep it blue with our weekly maintenance plan.
Ready to stop thinking about your pool?
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