Can I swim in a pool with pink algae/bacteria/slime?

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• What does pink algae/bacteria/slime look like?

  Pink Algae/Bacteria/Slime looks like reddish pink jelly-like slime growing around fixtures and the bottom of the walls.  Example of pink bacteria growing along wall transition. We recommend using Pink Treat.

• How do I get rid of Pink algae/bacteria/slime?

  For Pink bacteria we recommend Pink Treat. Add 2 lbs. (one bottle) of Pink Treat, brush, and shock. It's important to expose as much of the slime to the open water as possible, so pay special attention to build up around fixtures. You can find more ...

• Can I swim in a pool with yellow/mustard algae?

  In general, yes: it is safe to swim with mustard algae.

• Can I swim in a pool with green algae?

  In general, yes: it is safe to swim with green algae. However if the algae bloom is large enough to prevent being able to see the main drain, you shouldn't swim. Poor water visibility presents a significant drowning risk.

• I used Pink Treat and my pool is still cloudy.

  After using Pink Treat the pool may cloud from dead algae and bacteria. Make sure to run your filter until it clears up. If it doesn't begin to improve, make sure to check your filter to make sure it is operating properly.