Phosphate regulation

Phosphate regulation in the pool is important to maintain clean and healthy water. Phosphates can promote algae growth, which can cause water turbidity and other problems.

Phosphates are chemical compounds that contain phosphorus. They can enter the pool from a variety of sources, such as leaves, rain, garden fertilizers, cosmetics, and even pool chemicals. When phosphate levels rise in a pool, they can become food for algae, which multiply rapidly and cause water turbidity and other quality degradation.

Sources of phosphates in the pool:

• Environmental Contaminants: Phosphates can enter the pool through rain, wind and leaves. This is especially true for pools that are close to trees or gardens.
  
• Cosmetics and body care products: Lotions, creams, shampoos, and other products used before bathing may contain phosphates that leach into the water.
• Pool chemicals: Some pool chemicals may contain phosphates as an additive.