For swimming pools, test the pool water for pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness and

then:
1. Plot calcium hardness on its scale first because it is the most difficult parameter to alter.
2. Plot total alkalinity because it is also a stable parameter.
3. Draw a line between the plots for calcium hardness and total alkalinity.
4. Note the pH from the chart.
5. Compare the chart pH to the measured pool pH:

If the pool pH is within 0.2 of the chart pH then the pool is

balanced.

If the pool pH is greater than the chart pH by more than 0.2

then the pool has a positive imbalance and could cause scaling.

If the pool pH is less than the chart pH by more than 0.2 then
the pool has a negative imbalance and is termed corrosive.

Other methods to determine chemical water balance are:

a. Ryznar Stability Index
b. Langelier Saturation Test

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