Green Pool Recovery in Rough Hollow, TX
There is no riskier place to dump shock and hope than a Rough Hollow pool. These are the Lake Travis luxury builds — vanishing edges, elevated spas, glass tile waterlines, PebbleTec finishes, multi-zone automation — and a green bloom here often comes from vacation or second-home neglect on lakefront lots that sit untouched for weeks. Careless recovery etches premium finishes and leaves algae alive in catch basins and spillover channels. The Pool Police recovers these pools with a protocol built for the complexity. We assess the algae type, brush every surface with pH-calibrated technique that protects the finish while breaking colonies apart, then dose shock to the real chlorine demand — which the 450 to 600-plus ppm well-water calcium common on these hilltop lots forces higher. We run and clean the filtration through the kill cycle, vacuum dead algae to waste so it never recirculates through the features, and rebalance the mineral-heavy chemistry with sequestrant support. The Lake Travis humidity and wind-driven debris that fed the bloom are why a follow-up visit is built in. A proven multi-step protocol, not shock-and-pray — most Rough Hollow pools are swimmable in 48 to 72 hours.
What We Do
Why The Pool Police?
Local Conditions We Account For in Rough Hollow
Every green pool recovery visit in Rough Hollow is calibrated to the conditions that make pools here different — not a generic checklist:
Neighborhoods We Serve in Rough Hollow
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you specialize in luxury pools with vanishing edges and premium finishes?
Yes. Rough Hollow and the broader Lake Travis luxury market is where we've built the most experience with vanishing-edge catch basins, integrated spa circulation, PebbleTec and glass tile care, and multi-zone automation systems. These pools require meaningfully different cleaning techniques than a standard plaster rectangle, and our weekly service protocol accounts for every difference.
What's the calcium hardness in Rough Hollow well water?
Rough Hollow well-water properties commonly test calcium hardness in the 450–600+ ppm range, among the highest in the Austin metro. Without active management, that calcium precipitates as white scale on tile, inside heaters, on salt cells, and on vanishing-edge weirs. Our weekly service uses sequestrant chemistry and precise pH control to keep calcium in solution rather than letting it deposit.
Can you work around elevated decks and cliff-side equipment pads?
Yes. Many Rough Hollow pools sit on steep hillside or cliffside lots with equipment tucked into tight elevated pads. Our techs carry tools in rather than rolling carts and are used to working in these constrained spaces. We'll coordinate access with you and any gate systems before starting service.
How long does it take to clear a green pool?
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.
Why did my pool turn green?
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.
Can I swim in a green pool?
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.
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