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Is My Swimming Pool Leaking or is it Evaporation?

By wpPool | Blog | 7 comments | 13 February, 2013 | 0

bucket_test_illust-resized-600We often get phone calls from people asking if the water loss in their pool is from a leak. Water loss is always going to occur due to evaporation. Many factors effect how much evaporation takes place, such as sunlight, wind, barometric pressure, and the amount of activity in the swimming pool. There’s a simple way to determine if water loss is from a potential leak or evaporation. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Fill the pool to the normal fill level. Fill a 5 gallon bucket with pool water, until it is about 5 inches from the top.

2. Immerse the bucket, at least 5 inches in the water on a stable step or bench of the pool. Mark the water level inside the bucket with a sharpie marker or duct tape.

3. Turn off the pump and mark the pool water level on the outside of the bucket with marker or duct tape. Once complete, turn the pump back on and resume normal operation.

4. After 24 hours, but no more that that, compare the two water levels. If the water level in the pool goes down more than the water level in the bucket, there is likely a leak in the pool. If the water levels are about the same, it is likely due to evaporation.

5. Perform the test a second time to confirm results.

Water loss on average, in a typical swimming pool, is about 1/4″ a day, but can very depending on your weather conditions and the amount of direct sunlight. A Pool Cover can significantly reduce water loss due to evaporation.

Remember, if you suspect a leak, it does not mean that the pool shell is compromised, it could be due to pool plumbing. Although, you should expect about 1/4″ of evaporation a day, it could be as much as 1/2″, but anything more than that is likely a leak. You will need to call a swimming pool service company or leak detection specialist to determine the cause.

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7 comments

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    Best Above Ground Pool Reply March 4, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    Hi, Great tips. Very informative information. We agree with you!

    Thanks.

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    Ivy Baker Reply February 17, 2018 at 3:13 am

    I liked that you pointed out that filling a bucket with water can help you figure out if your pool has a leak. My parents just moved into a home that has a pool. It does seem like a good thing for them to figure out.

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    Weekly Pool Service Reply September 2, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Great content about swimming pool. It’s new guess. Anyway keep it up.

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    Everlast Pools Reply September 25, 2018 at 6:59 am

    The information about swimming pool leaking is very informative, I really like your blog. thanks for adding this blog.

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    Andrew Agar Reply October 24, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Very good information, every home owner must check it regulalrly.

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    Sol Pacific Pools Reply May 24, 2019 at 7:08 am

    Nice post. Thanks for sharing a piece of detailed information regarding pools. Keep it up.

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    David Norriss Reply December 11, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    I love the advice you gave to call a professional swimming pool service company if more than 1/4″ to 1/2″ of water is gone every day. The water in my pool is lower than usual and I’ve been wondering if there is a leak. I’ll definitely keep track of it now that I know how much water is evaporated every day. Thanks for this helpful tip on how to know if my pool has a leak or not.

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