Green Pool Recovery in Bee Cave, TX
A green pool is bad enough — a green pool with an infinity edge, an integrated spa, and a PebbleTec or glass tile finish is a recovery that punishes shortcuts. In Bee Cave, where Spanish Oaks, Falconhead, and The Hills are full of these complex builds, dumping shock and crossing your fingers can etch premium surfaces and leave algae alive in spillover channels and catch basins the chlorine never reached. The Pool Police recovers these pools with the same proven multi-step protocol, adapted for the complexity. We assess the algae type, then brush every surface — including the vanishing-edge weir and spa — with pH-aware technique that protects the finish while breaking the colonies apart. We calibrate shock to the actual chlorine demand across both bodies of water, run and clean the filtration through the kill cycle, and vacuum dead algae to waste so it does not recirculate back through the features. Then we rebalance the full chemistry for long-term stability. The wind-driven Hill Country debris that helped feed the bloom is why we include a follow-up visit. It is a plan, not shock-and-pray — most Bee Cave pools are swimmable in 48 to 72 hours.
What We Do
Why The Pool Police?
Local Conditions We Account For in Bee Cave
Every green pool recovery visit in Bee Cave is calibrated to the conditions that make pools here different — not a generic checklist:
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bee Cave
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have experience with infinity-edge and vanishing-edge pools?
Yes. Vanishing-edge pools require careful attention to the catch basin, auto-fill system, and chemical balance across two bodies of water. We service several infinity-edge pools in Spanish Oaks and Falconhead and understand the additional maintenance they demand.
Can you maintain my pool's pebble or glass tile finish?
Absolutely. Premium finishes like PebbleTec, PebbleSheen, and glass mosaic tile require pH-aware brushing techniques and chemical balance that prevents etching or calcium haze. Our cleaning approach is calibrated to protect these surfaces, not just scrub them.
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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