Owning a pool in North Texas means dealing with weather that changes almost daily — from warm, dry afternoons to sudden downpours and gusty winds. Those swings can take a serious toll on your pool water quality. Understanding how local weather patterns affect your pool helps you stay ahead of cloudy water, chemical imbalances, and debris buildup — especially as fall arrives.

Fall Leaves 

Fall brings strong gusts and a steady shower of oak, pecan, and elm leaves. As they decompose in your pool, they release tannins and organic matter that stain surfaces, clog skimmers, and overwhelm filters.

To protect your pool:

• Skim and empty baskets daily during peak leaf drop.

• Run your pump longer after windy days to help your filter capture debris.

• Schedule a fall filter clean to clear fine leaf dust and improve circulation.

 Clogged filters and blocked main drains rise dramatically in the fall — so don’t wait until the flow slows to take action.

Heavy Rain 

When fall rainstorms hit, pools can quickly overflow and take on runoff from the yard or deck. That runoff brings in fertilizer residue, dirt, and organic debris, which can cloud the water and throw your chemistry out of balance.

Rainwater itself is slightly acidic, which can lower your pool’s pH and alkalinity. This weakens chlorine’s effectiveness and can cause etching or scaling over time.

To minimize storm impact:

• Test and rebalance your water after every major rain.

• Brush and vacuum your pool to remove fine sediment.

• Check and clean skimmer baskets and filters — they fill faster after storms than you’d think.

Dust and Pollen

Dry stretches often stir up red clay dust and oak pollen that settle directly onto the pool surface. Even if your pool looks clear, fine dust can collect on the floor and feed algae growth.

Oak pollen, in particular, coats the water with a faint yellow film in early fall, making pools look cloudy or greenish. These particles are too fine for standard skimming, so your filter and vacuum need to work overtime.

 Actions to take:

• Brushing walls and steps weekly to prevent pollen film buildup.

• Use a clarifier or phosphate remover if pollen and fine dust become persistent.

• Having a pool cleaner or a handheld vacuum to remove settled dust and silt.

• Checking filter pressure more often — fine dust clogs faster than leaves, in addition to inspecting and cleaning your filters.

Temperature Fluctuation

During this time, fall temperatures can swing 30°F in a single day. These fluctuations affect chlorine stability and water chemistry. Warm afternoons accelerate chemical breakdown, while cool nights slow circulation and can encourage algae if the pool sits idle.

Keeping your system balanced during these swings means:

• Testing sanitizer and pH levels twice a week.

• Adjusting run times to maintain steady circulation.

• Cleaning your filter and ensuring proper flow to handle debris from changing weather.

Stay Ahead of your Pool!

Between the leaves, dust, and sudden rain, North Texas pools take a beating in the fall. A little attention to your filter and chemistry now keeps your water clear and stress-free all season. 

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