One 3-inch chlorine tablet can treat up to 5,000 gallons of water. Many brands claim you only need to add tablets once per week, but this is not always the case.

This translates to 25 to 50 pounds of tablets per season. Again, this is only a rough estimate. The size of the pool, weather, and use can have a dramatic effect on chlorine usage.

This translates to 25 to 50 pounds of tablets per season. Again, this is only a rough estimate. The size of the pool, weather, and use can have a dramatic effect on chlorine usage.

This translates to 25 to 50 pounds of tablets per season. Again, this is only a rough estimate. The size of the pool, weather, and use can have a dramatic effect on chlorine usage.

Before the shortage, a 50-pound bucket of chlorine tablets cost roughly $75. Now, a good price is $250.