5 Signs Your Pool Is Leaking (Not Just Evaporation)
Sign 1 and 2: water loss speed and refill pattern
The short answer? Pools evaporate, but rapid recurring loss usually points to leakage.
If you're adding more than expected for your climate and wind exposure, investigate.
Track refill volume over a week before assuming it's just weather.
Sign 3: wet spots and deck movement
One thing worth knowing: soggy soil near plumbing runs or shifting pavers can indicate underground leaks.
Those clues matter even when the pool shell looks fine.
Early repair prevents bigger deck restoration costs later.
Sign 4: chemistry drift and air bubbles
Unexpected chemistry swings and bubbles at returns can signal suction-side issues.
These symptoms are subtle, but they often appear before obvious cracking.
Don't ignore them during peak swim season.
Sign 5: equipment pad pressure changes
Gauge behavior and pump priming issues can help confirm line problems.
Pair those observations with professional testing for a real diagnosis.
Bottom line: don't wait for visible damage. Confirm early and fix the real source.
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Sources:
- Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, "Pool Service and Repair Best Practices," https://www.phta.org/.
- CDC, "Healthy Swimming and Pool Operation Guidance," https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/.
- NSPF, "Pool Operator Handbook Resources," https://www.nspf.org/.