You should not swim in any green pool until you test the chemical level. If you are in a public pool, it is possible that the chlorine level is too low to kill germs. Swallowing or breathing water in the pool can cause health problems for some people.

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According to national standards, pools should always be blue and clear unless there is an emergency when they must be green. This color change can occur due to a number of factors.

In the summer, people swim in green swimming pools for many different reasons. In fact, if you notice that your pool is turning green it may be an indication of a larger problem with the water chemistry. To determine whether or not the color change is harmful to swimmers, test the chemical levels and use a test strip to check for harmful chemicals in the water.

If you suspect your pool is green due to copper contamination test the chemical levels and use a test strip to check for harmful chemicals in the water. If you notice that there is an increase in chlorine or bromine but the color has not changed, this could mean that someone broke into your pool and added a dye to the water.

Unfortunately, there is no way for a consumer to know what color the pool should stay so it is important to do some research before you swim in any green pool or public pool.

If you have children, you will want to test your swimming pools on a regular basis because they are usually more susceptible to problems in the water.

The main problem with swimming in green public pools is that there are not many regulations in place to protect swimmers.

If you suspect the color is due to copper, test your water for levels of copper. This can be done by looking at a test strip or asking an expert about the chemical level of the pool. If there are high levels of copper present, stay out of the swimming pool until all traces have been removed.