Green algae in swimming pool — Nicosia, Nicosia
Green, slimy water and algae growth on pool walls or floor indicate that the sanitizer level has dropped too low, the filtration system isn't running enough hours, or the pH is out of range. Left untreated, algae can clog the filter, stain the plaster, and make the pool unsafe to swim in. A pool technician can test the water chemistry, perform a shock treatment, brush and vacuum the surfaces, clean or backwash the filter, and adjust the chemical balance to prevent recurrence.
Who to call
For this problem in Nicosia, call a: Zwembadtechnicus
Vind een Zwembadtechnicus in NicosiaSymptoms to look for
- Pool water turns green, cloudy, or has a slimy film on the surface
- Green or black patches growing on pool walls, steps, or floor
- Filter pressure gauge reading higher than normal (clogged filter)
- Strong chlorine smell yet low free-chlorine test result (chloramines, not free chlorine)
Spoeddienst in Nicosia
Emergency services in Nicosia respond within 30–90 minutes across the urban core and the Strovolos/Aglandjia/Engomi/Lakatamia suburban belt (faster in the centre, slower in outlying villages and right up against the buffer zone). Callout rates run €40–€120 plus €30–€55/hour. As the capital it has the island's deepest contractor pool, but Russian-speaking dispatcher availability is more limited than in Limassol — most operate in Greek and English first.