Green Pool Recovery in River Place, TX

Most green pools in the Austin area are swimmable within 48 to 72 hours. Severe cases — especially pools that have been neglected for months — may take up to a week if the filter media needs replacement and multiple rounds of vacuuming are required.

Algae blooms happen when sanitizer levels drop below effective range, usually due to a pump failure, a chemical imbalance, or heavy organic debris after a storm. Austin's heat accelerates algae growth dramatically — a pool can go from slightly cloudy to full green in 24 to 48 hours during summer.

No. A green pool harbors bacteria, parasites, and high levels of organic contaminants. It's not safe to swim in until the water has been properly treated, filtered, and tested. We'll confirm the water is safe before giving you the all-clear.

Yes. River Place's canyon setting and dense tree cover create one of the heaviest debris loads in the Austin area. Our weekly service includes thorough skimming and leaf removal, and we recommend keeping a leaf net on the pool between visits during fall and cedar season. We also monitor phosphate levels closely since decaying organic matter is a primary algae food source.

We're used to it. Many River Place equipment pads are on hillside retaining walls or tucked behind decking. Our techs carry tools in rather than rolling carts and are experienced working in these constrained spaces.