Info for clients on chlorine shortage
As I may have told some of you already last August the Biolab Lake Charles facility in Louisiana erupted into flames after Hurricane Laura hit.
This led to the shutdown of one of the major chlorine suppliers until the spring 2022,leaving only two current manufacturers of chlorine tablets in the U.S.: Occidental Petroleum and Clearon Corporation.
Retail prices could skyrocket this summer. My dealer cost on chlorine has doubled, affecting my business as chemical costs are included with my service.
Here is a link that CNN story that was posted yesterday
I will continue to add chlorine as long as it is available but if the supply line runs dry I will not be able to keep out the algae that will come with the summer heat.
I can use up to 10 tabs a pool per week during the summer months.
I am sending this info to you so you are aware of this now.
If you want to be sure your pool makes it through the summer I suggest buying at least 100 pounds of 3 inch chlorine tabs to keep on site.
