What is Water Balance for swimming pool water? 

Water balance is having the correct levels of chemicals in your swimming pool water, which includes levels for pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness. Maintaining the correct water balance of your swimming pool is very important – if the water balance is not properly maintained, this can lead to bacteria and viruses affecting swimmers and can cause infections, as well as giving a cloudy pool or algae growth. 

The main sources of disrupting the water balance are people and animals swimming in the pool. Other foreign debris such as bugs, insects and leaves also contribute to altering the water balance. Don’t forget, the water balance can also be altered after heavy rainfall.  

It is generally recommended that you have your swimming pool water tested at least once a week, and up to 2-3 times a week during the busy summer period. Your Pool Pro Professional will also check for other levels in your pool. When testing at home chlorine, pH and alkalinity are the most important. 

Helpful Tip:  Water hardness and temperature also have an effect on water balance, your Pool Pro Professional will test these for you. 

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POOL WATER IN A HOT VEHICLE ALL DAY BEFORE TAKING IT TO BE TESTED – YOU WILL GET A FALSE TEST RESULT! 

You can read more information about swimming pool water quality at the Better Health government website.