💦 Is Your Pool Losing Water… or Just Your Mind?

The Mystery of the Disappearing Water 🌊

You fill the pool. The water drops. You top it off again. It drops again. Sound familiar?

If your pool seems thirstier than usual, you might be dealing with a leak—and not just an evaporation issue. Left unchecked, a small leak can turn into a major (and expensive) problem, damaging your pool shell, surrounding deck, or even your foundation.

In this post, we’ll dive into:

1. What pool leak detection is

2. When to call the pros

3. How leaks are actually repaired

 

The Sneaky Signs of a Leaky Pool: What Leak Detection Really Means

Pool leak detection is the process of identifying, locating, and diagnosing water loss that’s not caused by normal evaporation or splash-out. According to the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), even a tiny leak—just 1/8 inch per day—can waste over 700 gallons of water per week (source).

🛑 Common signs your pool may have a leak:

• Water loss greater than 1/4 inch per day

• Cracks in pool tile or deck

• Air bubbles in return lines

• Constant need to refill water

• Soggy or sinking ground near pool

• Chemicals dissipating between service visit

If you're unsure, try the bucket test: Place a bucket of water on your pool step and mark the water level inside and outside the bucket. If the pool water drops faster than the bucket water after 24 hours—yep, you've got a leak.

 

When to Call SNF & Stop the Guessing Game: Timing Is Everything

Don’t wait until your water bill doubles or your pool shell cracks. The best time to conduct a leak detection is:

• After sudden, unexplained water loss

• Before starting any major pool remodel

• Following a heavy storm or ground shift

• If you hear constant running water or pump cycling issues

• If your pool chemicals are dissipating or you're using more than normal 

 

At SNF Pools, we use:

• Aquatic Amplifiers: devices that allow us to hear & locate the leaks 

• Dye Pulls: indigo dye used to trace cracks or fittings

• Pressure Tests: testing of plumbing lines to pinpoint underground leaks

We service homes throughout Palm Beach County with fast, accurate, and affordable leak detection services.

Fix It Fast, Fix It Right: How Leaks Are Repaired (Without Draining Your Wallet)

Once the leak is found, here’s how the repair process works:

🔹 Structural Leaks (cracks in plaster, tile, or concrete)

• Epoxy injection or resurfacing

• Minor cracks = quick fix

• Major cracks = resurfacing recommended

🔹 Plumbing Leaks (underground lines or fittings)

• Pressure testing confirms the issue

• We isolate and repair the damaged line

• Minimal digging required thanks to precise detection

🔹 Equipment Leaks (pump, filter, heater, valves)

• Replaced gaskets, seals, or o-rings

• We can also upgrade failing parts

 

🏗️ Want to turn a leak into an upgrade opportunity? Pair your leak repairs with a pool remodel, new deck, or energy-efficient equipment installs for a fresh start.

 

Don’t waste another drop—schedule a leak detection with SNF Pools and protect your investment before it costs you big.