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Article: Fighting phosphates: the link between phosphates and algae blooms in pool water is becoming clearer all the time. Here's what you need to know. (service).
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- Pool & Spa News
- Article date:
- April 5, 2002
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Pool service technicians are waging a constant battle to keep algae out of their customers pools. Doing so means keeping a close eye on phosphate levels.
The connection between phosphates and algae growth is well documented. But. what exactly are phosphates, how do they affect pool water and how should service techs cope with them? Here's some insight:
What are phosphates?
Phosphates are biological building blocks that are formed when phosphoric acid comes in contact with certain metals.
It's important to realize that phosphates exist in many different forms. Most of these come from natural sources such as rivers, lakes and oceans or ...