Supplemental sanitizers can cut chlorine demand 30%+.
Seasonal pool care in North Texas is its own science. The advice below is calibrated to DFW pollen counts, freeze risk, hardness levels, and heat. Generic national pool advice gets you most of the way; the local nuance closes the rest.
The three
- UV-C: Kills 99.9% of microbes; needs flow >35 gpm to be effective
- Ozone: Powerful oxidizer; expensive to install
- Mineral (silver/copper): Inexpensive; reduces chlorine demand modestly
Best combo for sensitive skin: UV + low-dose chlorine + mineral cartridge. Builds redundancy without saltwater conversion.