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High — Low pH damages surfaces and equipment

How to Fix a Low pH

Acidic water damaging pool surfaces and equipment. Here's what causes it and how we fix it.

Common Causes

  • Acid rain or runoff
  • Excessive use of acidic chemicals
  • High bather load
  • CO2 from water features

How We Fix It

  • Add soda ash (sodium carbonate)
  • Adjust alkalinity first
  • Check and adjust chemical feeders

Prevention Tips

Regular pH testing
Maintain alkalinity at 80–120 ppm
Balanced chemical additions

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