As blood flow is imperative to sustaining human life, optimal circulation is crucial to maintaining pool health. Healthy pool water is dependent upon proper water flow and circulation for a number of reasons…

First of which is that the flow of pool water helps to move debris toward your pool filter – which is exactly where you need it to go to promote a healthy environment for all your swimmers.

Pool water movement also helps keep algae growth at bay; and you definitely don’t want algae build-up because besides the fact that it is unhealthy and unsightly, once you have algae build-up, you have to spend a bunch of time and money to get rid of it. Plus, of course, your pool time will be disrupted for however long it takes. Note: Algae build-up is especially prevalent in humid climates just like we have here in Forida.

If your pool water is not circulating or slow to circulate it will become stagnant, leading to the build-up of unhealthy organisms and larger debris. That said, it is vital to conduct regular pool pump inspections to ensure that your pool water is adequately circulating. Also keep a keen eye on pool jets, filters, pool pump skimmer and your pressure gauge.

This is one instance where you definitely want to “go with the flow”. Cheers to properly circulating, healthy pool water!