Water Chemistry

How to Prevent Algae in a Cape Coral Pool

Published 2025-02-15

Maintain steady free chlorine, brush weekly, and keep phosphates low — lawn fertilizer runoff in Cape Coral neighborhoods drives phosphates up quickly.

Run the pump enough hours per day during hot months and always after tropical storms.

Regular pool service is one of the more effective ways to stay ahead of algae in Cape Coral's climate.

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