Regarding My Swimming Pool, What is Acid Rain?
Question?
Q: Happy day to all. I am having a great time with our swimming pool, and we are very curious about everything that goes on in the water. I have heard the term acid rain before and I was wondering in which way it affects my pool. What is acid rain? And I think I have it.
Neato for any help or suggestions.
Alfonso Rigg (Bradenton Florida)
Answer!
A:
Good one. The term "acid rain" is a precipitation that has a pH of 5.5 or lower. Man-made sources, such as vehicle and industry emissions, cause most acid rain formations.
The rest of the time natural causes are the creators of acid rain. For example, forest fires, and lightening. These emissions form sulfuric acid and nitric acid when exposed to moisture and sunlight and fall as acid rain.
The best ways you can tell if the rain is acidic are by doing water pH and alkalinity tests. You should check your alkalinity often nevertheless, and correct by adding sodium bicarbonate when the reading is lower than 80 ppm (parts per million).
A responsible attitude towards your proper pool water balance is the best way to protect your investment from staining and other problems caused by acidic water. It is a pleasure to help you out.
Bye now, you certainly take care.
Regards, Alberto
("Your Cape Coral Pool Cleaning Professional")
