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Green Pool Cleanup · Dublin, CA

Green Pool Cleanup in Dublin, CA

At Advance Pool Care, Inc, we do green pool cleanup in Dublin, CA, taking a green pool through vacuum to waste on the way back to clear. DSRSD sets conditions for sewer discharge and bars copper algaecide, so a cleanup starts with a plan for the water as well as for the algae.

  • Rated 4.7 on Google
  • CA License #878056
  • CSLB Licensed Since 2006
  • Three Weekly Plan Levels
At a glance: green pool cleanup in Dublin

Advance Pool Care, Inc clears green pools in Dublin, CA with vacuum to waste, and green pool cleanup is followed by chemical balancing after a draining or remodel. Phone (925) 309-4685, describe the water, and a service call follows our talk.

  • Green water taken back to clear with vacuum to waste.
  • Chemical balancing after a draining, refill or remodel.
  • A plan for where the water goes, before any draining.
  • Dublin pools that have turned green get vacuum to waste from Advance Pool Care, Inc.
  • After a draining or remodel, Advance Pool Care, Inc balances the chemicals as a pool start-up.
  • Advance Pool Care, Inc carries the pool and spa maintenance classification C-61/D35 under license number 878056, on the CSLB record since 2006.

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How a Dublin green pool cleanup works

In Dublin, clearing a green pool means killing the algae, sending it out by vacuum to waste under DSRSD's drain rules, then rebalancing.

More about green pool cleanup in Dublin
  • Killing the algae

    Directions on one EPA-accepted chlorine granule label: run the pump, brush walls and floor, add chlorine at the labeled rate, more for moderate to heavy growth, and repeat as needed. Rates quoted there belong to that product, so read the label of whatever you buy. The CDC page on home pools is silent on algae.

  • Vacuum to waste

    Taking a pool from green to clear is what vacuum to waste does for us. It sends water out of the pool, so it ties directly to where the discharge can go. In Dublin that question belongs to DSRSD, so call before the water leaves the pool.

  • Start-up after the cleanup

    After a draining or remodel, we balance the chemicals as a pool start-up. The CDC's home pool targets are 1 ppm of chlorine or more with pH from 7.0 to 7.8, and 2 ppm or more of chlorine when cyanuric acid is in use. Re-entry into a pool treated above 4 ppm of chlorine is barred by that granule product's EPA label, too.

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Local Conditions

Signs a Dublin pool is heading toward green

Green water usually follows a stretch of missed care and warm weather, whether the home is in an established neighborhood or a newer subdivision such as Wallis Ranch or Tassajara Hills.

More signs to watch for in Dublin
  • Water that looks dull or hazy. A dull or hazy look can be an early sign. Test the chlorine and pH right away and compare them with the CDC targets.
  • Slick walls. A slick or slimy feel on the walls and steps points to growth. Brush the surfaces and call us if the water color is already changing.
  • Green after a heat wave. Warm water grows algae faster, and nearby Livermore averages about 11 days a year at 100°F or more (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). A skipped week shows up quickly.
  • A pool left alone during a move or vacation. A pool with no chemistry for a few weeks can turn from clear to green. Call us with what you see and we will talk through the cleanup.

About the Area

What DSRSD allows when a Dublin green pool is drained

DSRSD's draining page allows sewer discharge through the nearest available cleanout if it meets District Code 5.20. The discharge pH must be above 6.0 and below 11.0.

The page also rules out chemicals added within several days unless adjusting pH, sand, DE and other solids, copper algaecide, and opening a manhole without DSRSD authorization. Gutters and storm drains are never allowed.

Alameda County's Clean Water Program brochure bars draining water carrying copper algaecide or residual chlorine into a storm drain. The EPA label tells owners to check with local sewer and storm drain officials before draining treated water. DSRSD is the Dublin sanitary contact.

Is your Dublin pool already green? Phone (925) 309-4685 and describe the water.

More about green pool cleanup and Dublin pools

After a cleanup, weekly care helps keep the pool from slipping back; our Dublin service page lists the three plan levels, and one review mentions algae blooms being fixed along with weekly care and repairs.

If the cleanup shows a failed pump or filter, Dublin pump repair covers what comes next. Permit questions about any new equipment go to Dublin Building and Safety. For a pool project that needs a city permit, start at the City of Dublin online permits page.

Featured Google reviews

Green pool cleanup in Dublin, CA: rated 4.7 on Google

One review behind our Google rating mentions algae blooms being fixed along with weekly care.

Advance pool care has been treating my pool for the past two weeks. They have been absolutely incredible. Our pool went from a green algae mess, to sparkling clean in just days. We are so happy with their services, communication, and punctuality, as we have had a bad experience with our last pool company. Thank you so much!
Amanda Mozzetti · Google review · 6 years agogreen algae mess
Thank you so much to advance pool care for helping me turn my zero pool into a hero Pool now our family has a wonderful backyard to enjoy We have been renting our house out for the last two years and the last tenant did not take good care of our pool and it turned into a disaster green filthy slimy and not attractive Pool to future tenants we contacted Advance Pool care because of they're 5 star reviews on yelp Mike answer the phone and walked us through the ways his team can get our Pool back to tropical beauty he was very detailed in the approach and helped us understand what went wrong and how to maintain a healthy pool their team is always on time for monthly visit and gives us updates and feedback on all of the maintenance reports
Jason bailey · Google review · Edited 7 years agodisaster green filthy slimy
I have had Advance Pool Care do my weekly pool care and my repairs for a few years now. My pool water always looks good. I have had them replace the pump, diagnose and fix plumbing issues and algae blooms and more. I have been extremely satisfied and I can highly recommend them.
Gordon Weiss · Google review · 6 years agoalgae blooms

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions: green pool cleanup in Dublin, CA

How much does green pool cleanup cost in Dublin?

How heavy the algae is changes the job on a Dublin pool, so no number fits ahead of time. Phone (925) 309-4685 and describe the water; we talk before booking.

What is the green pool cleaning process in Dublin?

Vacuum to waste takes the pool from green to clear, and chemical balancing follows. In Dublin, DSRSD's draining rules decide where the water goes: the nearest available cleanout, never a gutter or storm drain. We go over that on the phone.

Why is my Dublin pool green after a hot week?

Warm water grows algae faster, and nearby Livermore averages about 11 days a year at 100°F or more (NOAA 1991-2020 normals), so a skipped week shows up quickly in Dublin. Test the chlorine and pH, then brush walls and floor with the pump running, and phone us if the water stays green.

Is there a green pool cleaning service in Dublin?

Yes. We do green pool cleanup for Dublin homes: vacuum to waste takes pools from green to clear, and pool start-up follows. Phone (925) 309-4685 and describe how the pool looks.

What kills algae better in Dublin, chlorine or algaecide?

DSRSD's draining page rules out water with copper algaecide, and the Alameda County brochure bars it from storm drains too. One EPA-accepted chlorine label has you brush walls and floor with the pump running and dose at the label rate.

Can I swim in green pool water in Dublin?

Not until it tests in range. One granule product's EPA label bars re-entry while chlorine is above 4 ppm, and the CDC's home pool targets are 1 ppm or more with pH 7.0 to 7.8.

Driving Directions

Driving directions & service access for green pool cleanup in Dublin, CA

Dublin is shown here at the I-580 and I-680 crossing, with roads from the OpenStreetMap router between town centers.

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  • Roads we run: I-680 (Donald D Doyle Highway), Stone Valley Road
  • Straight-line distance: about 11 miles, not a drive time
  • Same service there: Green Pool Cleanup in Alamo, CA

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Pool gone green in Dublin?

Describe the water and how long it has looked that way, by phone or form. The cleanup gets talked through before it is booked.

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