Hi, it’s Tanya. Let’s break this down in a clear, no-nonsense way.

So… what’s this “pool cancer” everyone’s talking about? Is it a big deal? Yep. But don’t freak out – I’ll break it down for you. If you’re buying a home in Georgetown or anywhere in Central Texas, or you already have a pool, this is something you wanna know about.

Let’s dive in (but not into a leaky pool, okay? ??).

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What Is “Pool Cancer”? (aka ASR)

“Pool cancer” is just a nickname for a big concrete problem called Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR). Think of it like your pool’s concrete having a sneaky chemical fight inside it. When the cement in the concrete mixes with certain sands and water, it makes a gel that swells up. This swelling causes cracks.

The cracks can look like:

? Spiderwebs

? Weird white goop oozing out

? Tiles popping off

? Water leaking out of the ...