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Water Quality Testing Blog

Why Phosphates in your swimming pool are bad

Posted by Jayden Calhoun on May 30th 2025

The Unseen Culprit: Why Phosphates Are a Pool Owner's Headache You strive for that crystal-clear, inviting swimming pool. You meticulously balance your chemicals, skim diligently, and run your filter religiously. So why does algae seem to make a comeback, sometimes with a vengeance, despite your best efforts? The answer, more often than not, lies with an invisible culprit: phosphates. While phosph … READ MORE

Springtime Pool Sorcery

Posted by Chad Howard, MD on May 25th 2018

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! It’s that time of year when pool owners are faced with the task of getting their pool open and ready for use. This article will focus on some of the pertinent pool water parameters that need to be checked and maintained in order to get a healthy pool right from the start of the season. There is also a more detailed section on chlorine to promote a better und … READ MORE