HelloGiggles:
[…] We now think we know what caused the green pool.
According to BuzzFeed, a spokesperson said the green water was due to a “sudden decrease in the alkalinity in the diving pool,” which apparently caused an algae bloom, therefore leaving the water green. The decrease in alkalinity that led to the algae was cause by “increased use of the pool in the last few weeks.”
Other sources agree, also adding that the hot weather could also be a catalyst for the sudden amount of algae. According to CNN, the Rio 2016 Local Organizing Committee says that “The green hue seen in the water was due to a proliferation of algae caused by the heat and lack of wind in the venue.” MORE
Is the gold really worth that?
Gee Wally, maybe they need to add a Green Medal!
No kiddin Beave, that sounds so Conservationist catchy it might work!
Yeah Wally, sumthins catchy alright…
Duh. Why was this ever a mystery?
Oh yeah, ignorant news commentators (but I repeat myself) were informing us of this development.
It’s Agenda 21 at play.
Everything must be green to save the planet.
my pool turns green when
I don’t add enough chlorine.
Bitch to get that yellow & green algae
out…
Urine
“increased use of the pool in the last few weeks.”
AKA “The Olympics”
“what caused the green pool”?
burka clad muslims peeing in the pool?
Right, blue and yellow mixed turn green! Diving pool during the day and urinal during the night! A twofer for the price of one!
What?
You mean you have to MAINTAIN it?
Sheesh…who knew?
They’re serving asparagus at the cafeteria.
Hot weather? Its been in the low 80’s/70s there. Since when did 80’s become “hot” weather?
They only clean the pool once every 4 years.
It’s an Olympic pool.
Asperagus? I thought the water smelled funny….
Wasn’t there a “synchronized Wee-weeing ” event just prior to this discovery?