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Jeanette Cooper
Jeanette Cooper Posted on Jul 09, 2018
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W/o it work if I don't add shock to the water, is it dangourse to swim in whilst it's green

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Hello Jeannette -

The green color in a swimming pool is a sign of algae.

Apparently, the big problem with algae is the bacteria which can feed on algae waste.

Regarding bacteria feasting on algae waste . . .
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Some of the most encountered problems are gastrointestinal illnesses, like E.coli and Giardia, rashes, skin lesions and other dermal infections, respiratory infections and swimmer's ear.
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Source:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/231075-swimming-pool-algae-problems/

Personal opinions: I won't swim in an algae filled pool. You shouldn't either or subject anyone else to a swim in algae filled pool. Clean it up and keep the pool well-maintained, or drain the pool and cover the empty pool so no one will be subject to an accident.

Best wishes.

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