How to Lower My Chlorine Levels in My Pool
- 1). Test the chlorine level to determine if it is outside the proper range. Use a chlorine testing kit or take a sample of pool water to your local pool store to test for chlorine levels in the water. Ideal levels are between 1 and 3 parts per million.
- 2). Set your pool filter to "waste" or "backwash" and partially drain the pool water. Drain the pool to the bottom of the skimmer, and then set your pool filter back to the default setting.
- 3). Use a hose to refill the pool to its normal water level. This dilutes the water and lowers the chlorine level.
- 4). Test the chlorine level to determine if it has returned to the normal range. Test a sample of your pool's water yourself or take it to your local pool store for testing. If the chlorine level is too high, repeat the draining and filling process until the water reaches the desired chlorine level.
