Leaving the pool for a week

We have an Easy Set 12' x 30" pool (~1500 gallons). I've kept it tested and chlorinated all summer without incident. When not in use, I keep it tightly covered with an opaque tarp. I generally have to add some chlorine every day when it is open, usually 1-3 oz of 12.5% bleach, though sometimes when it has been covered all day I haven't had to.

We're going on vacation for a week at the end of August and I'm wondering what to do with the pool. One option is to call the season over and...

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