Is Green Hot Tub Water Dangerous

It is safe to go in green hot tub water. … If your hot tub water is green from algae, use a shock treatment or balance your pH and alkaline levels to get rid of it. If the discoloration is from copper, it is not harmful but can turn hair green.

Why does my hot tub water have a greenish tint?

The most common cause of green spa water is excessive metal content. Water from wells or the municipal system can contain high levels of metals such as copper or iron. Hot tub water turns green after you shock the hot tub because the oxidization reacts with copper turning it the green tint.

Can you catch a disease from a hot tub?

Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you used a hot tub/spa in the last two weeks. People can get Legionnaires’ disease or Pontiac fever when they breathe in small droplets of water (mist) that contain Legionella. Legionella is found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams.