3 Signs of a Pool Leak

One of the most common issues with owning a pool is a leak. A small rupture in the lining, shell or even in the plumbing can allow water to seep from your pool into your property. Even a small leak can lose hundreds of gallons of water a day, eroding the surrounding soil and even damaging your home. While a big leak may be obvious, those smaller pool leaks can be just as destructive if not fixed quickly. Here are three signs that you may have a pool leak that needs repair.

  1. Water loss. The most evident sign of a leak is a noticeable loss of water in your pool. Although you will lose water from splash and evaporation, if the water level is going down quicker than normal, there is a good chance you have a leak. Keep an eye on your water bill for changes in water use.
  2. Wet ground. If you notice areas in the ground surrounding your pool that are wet or maybe the grass is greener in one area, you may have a leak underground.
  3. Bubbles. Look for air bubbles that are coming up in your pool. If the leak is allowing air to come in underwater into the pool, small bubbles may appear over the leak or ruptured area.

If you think you may have a leak, you need to call your local pool repair service that specializes in leak detection and repair. Using specialized equipment, they can find the exact spot of the leak and begin the repair process. This can prevent further damage to your property and home, plus get your pool back to running efficiently.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pools, LLC
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 767-7755

Identifying a Pool Leak

After years of enjoying your pool, you may start to notice that the water level is down a little bit more than usual in the mornings.  Maybe you notice that your water bill has been creeping up.  Perhaps you noticed a mushy area in your yard that never seems to dry.  If so, you may have a pool leak.

Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between a pool leak and water loss through natural evaporation or normal use.  A big leak will be obvious, but smaller leaks are a little more subtle.  If you are not sure that your pool is leaking, try using the bucket test.

Fill a large bucket with pool water to just below the rim and place the bucket on a step in the pool so that the rim of the bucket is at least six inches higher than the pool level.  Put a couple rocks or bricks in the bucket to keep it from floating away.  Use a grease pencil or magic marker to mark the water level inside the bucket and the pool water level on the outside off the bucket.

After at least 24 hours, compare the drop in water level inside the bucket with the drop in the pool water level marked on the outside of the bucket.  If the pool water level has dropped more than the level inside the bucket, you probably have a pool leak.

If you think you have a pool leak, call a local pool service with experience in pool leak detection and repair.  They have specialized tools and equipment to confirm, find, and repair pool leaks.