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Completely refreshing the water in an aboveground pool every five to seven years helps keep it free of bacteria and algae. Emptying the pool also allows you to clean, repair, or replace the pool liner. Schedule your water change when the weather is mild, as intense heat or cold can damage the pool liner when the pool is empty.

If you put too much chlorine in your pool, it will make the pH level more acidic. This can cause several issues, like skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and irritation in the eyes, nose, lungs, and throat. Too much chlorine can be a health risk, but adding more water can dilute and lower the chlorine levels in your pool.

Losing water out of your pool is normal, especially when you have children practicing their cannonballs. Between splashing water out and common evaporation, it's normal to lose some water from your pool. However, if you're losing water rapidly, you might have a pool leak.

Signs of a pool leak include:

• Excessive lost water not due to splashing

• Wet spots in the yard 

• Higher-than-usual water bills

• Standing water around pool equipment 

• Algae growth

• Cracks in or around the pool

The best way to kill off an algae bloom in an aboveground pool is to shock it with a large dose of chlorine. Shock typically kills off algae in about one to three days, although it can take longer if the pool water is in poor condition. After the shock treatment, add algaecide to prevent algae from growing back, and test the water every few days with test strips to ensure the pool’s pH doesn’t get out of whack.