07/17/2026
Does a crystal clear pool mean the pool is in complete balance? Unfortunately no! Your pool can look fantastic and be so out of balance that is why it is important to test it weekly and again after any swim parties you have. What happens with an out of balance pool? First it is unhealthy to swim in. Second bad water chemistry harms your liner or hard surface pool, and your pool equipment. Bring in a water sample periodically and get a full analysis. Things that greatly affect pool chemistry. Weather, source water quality, bugs, leaves, suntan lotions, perspiration & urine, bathing suits that weren't washed after lake swimming. Take a sample away from the return jets and at least a foot below the surface. Bring it in to Snyder's Pool & Spa Stores at Barron Lake at 2564 Coquillard Drive, or in Cassopolis at 206 East State Street.
