Lesson 01
Testing your swimming pool bleach concentration
Swimming pool water quality matters. Follow these five simple steps to understand your pool's bleach concentration and keep swimmers safe.
- 01
Decide when to test
See if your pool is full of algae growth or starts to emit bad odors. Also, people start to have allergic reactions or have skin irritation after swimming
- 02
Everything described above can be the sign of bleach concentration problem
A) Low concentration of bleach means more bacteria, virus, and other infectious problems B) High Concentration of bleach means people can have allergic reactions and skin irritations.
- 03
Contact us
We can use our spectrophotometer and Leucocrystal violet to pinpoint how much bleach is in the swimming pool (concentration)
- 04
Add or dilute
You can safely add more bleach to increase concentration or dilute with water to decrease the bleach concentration.
- 05
NO FEE REQUIRED
Super simple way to test water without any FEE!
What separates a good sample from a wasted trip
Always
- Test regularly during swimming season
- Keep detailed records of pool conditions
- Contact us at the first sign of problems
- Follow our recommendations immediately
- Maintain consistent testing schedule
- Document any swimmer health issues
Never
- Ignore algae growth or bad odors
- Wait until swimmers get sick
- Guess at bleach concentration
- Mix chemicals without guidance
- Skip testing during peak season
- Delay contacting us about concerns
Why test your pool water?
- Algae growthA sign that bleach concentration may be too low
- Bad odorsIndicates potential bacterial or chemical imbalance
- Allergic reactionsSwimmers experiencing skin irritation or allergies
- Skin irritationRed eyes, rashes, or itching after swimming
- Spectrophotometer testingPrecise measurement of bleach concentration in your pool
- Leucocrystal violet methodAdvanced testing to pinpoint exact chlorine levels
Our testing service is completely free and designed to help keep your swimming pool safe for everyone. We use professional-grade equipment to ensure accurate results and provide clear recommendations for maintaining proper bleach concentration.