Green Pool Recovery Melbourne
A green pool looks dire, but most can be fully recovered without draining. We specialise in green pool recovery across Melbourne — staged algae treatment, filtration and rebalancing that brings neglected pools back to clear, safe, swimmable water.
How we recover a green pool
Green pool recovery is a process, not a single dose of chlorine. The right sequence matters — kill the algae properly, clear the dead algae from the water, then rebalance. Rushing any stage is why DIY attempts so often bounce back to green within a week.
- Assessment of water, equipment and algae severity
- Staged chemical treatment to kill algae properly
- Brushing of walls, floor and hard-to-reach areas
- Filtration management — backwashing and filter cleaning
- Flocculant or clarifier treatment where needed
- Full rebalance and a follow-up check
Why Melbourne pools go green
Algae only needs three things: sunlight, warmth and low sanitiser. Melbourne's warm spells — especially after rain dilutes chlorine — create perfect conditions within days. Pools that sit idle over winter, or where a pump or chlorinator quietly failed, are the most common recoveries we're called to.
The good news: green water is almost always recoverable. Even pools that have been green for months usually come back with staged treatment, at a fraction of the cost of draining and refilling.
Keeping it from coming back
Recovery fixes the water; prevention keeps it. Once your pool is clear, we'll identify what allowed the algae in — sanitiser, circulation, filtration or phosphate levels — and set you up so it doesn't return. A simple maintenance schedule is usually all it takes.
Green Pool Recovery across Greater Melbourne
Green Pool Recovery — your questions answered.
Light green pools often clear within two to four days. Dark green or long-neglected pools can take one to two weeks of staged treatment and filtration. We'll give you a realistic timeframe after assessing the pool.
Book green pool recovery for your pool.
Call, message or send us a quote request — include a few photos and we'll come back to you with a personalised price during business hours.