Water Chemistry · New Braunfels & Comal County

Chemical testing & balancing, dialed in.

Maintain safe, clear, and comfortable water with professional pool chemical testing and balancing — chlorine, pH, stabilizer, and calcium managed for the harsh Texas sun and Hill Country hard water, with no contracts.

Crystal-clear balanced pool water tested by a technician in New Braunfels, Texas Hill Country

Imbalanced pool chemicals can cause burning eyes, dry skin, cloudy water, and rapid algae growth. More importantly, acidic water destroys pool heaters and plaster, while high calcium levels cause ugly white scaling on pool tile. Our CPO-certified technicians test every key level and balance your water precisely — then text you your readings in a photo report.

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What we test & balance

Standard chemical checks

We test and balance free chlorine, total chlorine, pH levels, and acid demand during every visit to ensure your pool remains fully sanitized against pathogens.

Managing Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer)

Stabilizer acts as sunblock for chlorine. However, too much stabilizer causes 'chlorine lock.' We carefully monitor CYA levels to keep your chlorine active under the harsh Texas sun.

Preventing plaster scaling

Hill Country water is naturally high in calcium. We calculate the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) to balance your water chemistry, preventing calcium scale deposits on plaster and tile.

Green chemical treatments

We use eco-friendly copper-free algaecides, enzyme treatments to break down oils, and phosphate removers to starve algae of its food source, keeping your water naturally clear.

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Straightforward chemical service pricing

From a one-time water analysis to a fully managed chemical program. Final pricing depends on pool size and current water condition — we confirm your exact rate with a free quote. No contracts; pause or cancel anytime.

Water Test & Balance
$95+

Full panel test plus a one-time balancing of your water chemistry.

Monthly Chem Program · Most Popular
$110/mo+

Weekly testing and balancing with all standard chemicals included.

Problem-Water Reset
Quoted

Phosphate removal, chlorine-lock correction, or scale treatment.

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Built for New Braunfels water

Hill Country water comes out of the tap high in calcium, and the relentless Texas sun can wipe out free chlorine in a single afternoon if your stabilizer is off. That combination scales tile, locks up chlorine, and feeds algae. We balance CYA and LSI precisely for local conditions and serve pools across New Braunfels — Gruene, River Chase, Vintage Oaks, Havenwood, and out toward Canyon Lake.

Water chemistry questions

Why does my pool chemistry change so fast in summer?expand_more
High Texas summer heat, UV rays, and swimmer load accelerate chemical depletion. Free chlorine can be wiped out in a single afternoon without proper stabilizer levels.
What is the ideal pH level for a swimming pool?expand_more
The ideal pH range for swimming pool water is 7.4 to 7.6. This matches the natural pH of human eyes and skin, providing maximum swimmer comfort and chemical efficiency.
How do I lower the calcium level in my pool?expand_more
The only way to lower high calcium hardness levels is to drain a portion of the pool water and refill it with fresh water. Refilling with soft water or using scale inhibitors also helps.
What is 'chlorine lock' and how is it fixed?expand_more
Chlorine lock occurs when Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels exceed 100 ppm, binding to the chlorine and rendering it useless. The only fix is to drain and dilute the water to lower CYA below 50 ppm.
Can you treat high phosphate levels in my pool?expand_more
Yes. High phosphates act as fertilizer for algae. We use commercial phosphate removers to drop phosphate levels to near zero, preventing recurring algae blooms.

Safe, balanced water you can see in your readings — backed by our written Clean-Pool Guarantee.

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