The Role of Temperature in Biofilm Formation and Control

For pool owners all around Australia, biofilm is a pesky problem. As a colony of fungi, bacteria or mould, biofilm creates a protective barrier, blocking disinfectant products and causing unwelcome growths within aquatic environments. Pools, spas, ponds and more are all susceptible to biofilm growth, which over time may build up and cause damage to equipment. At Hydrosmart, we are here to help with biofilm treatment, which you can read more about below.

Temperature Control

Before you can remove biofilm, it helps to understand the conditions that cause it to flourish in the first place. Maintaining the proper pool or spa temperature is so important because when temperatures are too low, denser biofilms can form, and when temperatures are high, initial biofilm formation is accelerated. When relative humidity is decreased, it’s harder for biofilm to form at high temperatures, and PH values on the lower side (4.0 to 6.0) often reduce biofilm growth, too. Achieving the ideal balance of conditions may be challenging at first glance, but Hydrosmart can help with biofilm treatment.

Benefits of Biofilm Treatment

Public and private pools prioritise biofilm treatment because it makes for safer, more enjoyable swim environments. When you invest in a specialised system to remove biofilm, there will be less chlorine for improved swimmer satisfaction, with no more overpowering chlorine or organic odour concerns. This helps keep hair and skin healthy while also minimising pool maintenance and costly chemicals. Hydrosmart technology can control biofilm growth in freshwater and saltwater environments and even make it easy to water the lawn and garden with backwash from a freshwater pool.

How Does Biofilm Treatment Work

The Hydrosmart Poolmaster uses computer-generated resonance frequencies to effectively remove biofilm by breaking down mineral and chemical bonds in the water. This minimises the need for harsh chemicals, stops new scale from forming and removes existing scale and biofilm on water flow equipment. The better the condition of the equipment is, the less maintenance is required. With Poolmaster, large mineral particles are made unstable and reduced to sub-4 microns, so the water doesn’t turn murky and algae can’t grow. With reduced particle size and algae load, pool water stays nice and clear.

Choose Top-Rated Hydrosmart Biofilm Treatment in Australia

If scale and biofilm are a problem for your pool or spa, rest assured, Hydrosmart systems will provide a cleaner, healthier environment. Get in touch online to explore the best water treatment solutions in Australia.