Saratoga Spas
Contaminated Water / Biofilm Growth
Spa water has a strong musty or rotten egg odor.
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Possible Causes
Low sanitizer levels, Biofilm in plumbing lines, Dirty filters, Infrequent water changes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Avoid using the spa until water is properly sanitized.
- Shock the spa: Add a non-chlorine or chlorine shock according to label directions to oxidize contaminants.
- Clean filters: Remove and deep-clean or replace Saratoga filters.
- Use line cleaner: Before the next drain, circulate a spa plumbing line cleaner to remove biofilm, then drain and refill.
- Maintain sanitizer: Keep chlorine/bromine or alternative sanitizer within recommended ranges.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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