Maintenance
Keeping Your Pool Clear Through Florida's Rainy Season
July 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Summer downpours dilute chemistry and dump debris into SWFL pools. Here's the weekly routine that keeps water balanced from June through October.
Why rainy season is hard on SWFL pools
Afternoon storms in Fort Myers and Cape Coral can drop an inch of rain into a pool in under an hour. That rainwater is acidic, chemically pure, and arrives with pollen, leaves and lawn fertilizer washed off the deck.
The result is diluted chlorine, falling alkalinity and a sudden spike in organic load — the exact combination that turns clear water cloudy or green within a couple of days.
The weekly routine that works
Consistency beats heroics. A pool that gets the same attention every week rarely needs a shock-and-scramble recovery.
- Test and adjust chlorine, pH and alkalinity after every heavy storm, not just on service day
- Brush walls, steps and the waterline to stop algae from anchoring
- Empty skimmer and pump baskets — storm debris clogs them fast
- Backwash or clean the filter when pressure rises 8–10 psi over clean
- Keep the pump running longer in summer: 8–10 hours of turnover minimum
Before and after a big storm
Never drain a pool ahead of a storm — the water weight is what holds the shell in place against a rising water table. Instead, lower the level a few inches, secure loose furniture and toys, and shut off power to the equipment pad if flooding is expected.
Afterward, restore the water level, run the filter continuously for 24 hours, and rebalance chemistry before anyone swims.
When to call us
If water stays cloudy after 48 hours of filtration, or you see green tint returning within days of a shock treatment, something structural is usually behind it — an undersized run time, a tired filter or a failing salt cell. Our weekly maintenance customers get that caught before it becomes a green pool.
