Some water loss is normal for swimming pools due to evaporation. However, a significant amount of water loss can be caused by an underlying leak in the concrete of gunite pools, the liner in vinyl pools, skimmers, and equipment. If you suspect your pool has a leak, contact pool professionals. They can inspect your pool and identify if the water loss is from a leak, and if so, they can repair the issue to restore the optimal condition of your pool in New York.

Evaporation is a common cause of water loss in pools.

Flowers and plants around a pool in Bridgehampton, NY.

One of the most common reasons why your pool is losing water is evaporation. Warm temperatures, sunlight, and wind can all cause water loss from the surface of your pool. Depending on the weather and how often you use the pool, your water level will gradually drop. The easy solution to this is to simply add more water as you continue to use your pool. It's essential to pay attention to how quickly you lose water from your pool so you can determine if it's still in the normal range or if you should look at other issues.

If your pool is losing water at a significant rate, there may be an underlying leak.

If you notice that your pool is losing a significant amount of water, there could be a leak somewhere in the pool or in its circulatory system. The problem is that leaks are tough to locate because water may escape in areas that aren't visible or easily accessible. Some common sources of leaks in pools include:

  • Cracks in concrete: If you have a gunite pool, a crack in the concrete can allow water to escape at a significant rate. Even a small crack can cause continuous water loss and lead to serious structural issues if not repaired properly and immediately.
  • Tears in liners: If you have a vinyl pool, the liner can develop tears or punctures where water can seep out. Damage to the liner can be caused by normal wear and tear or by sharp objects.
  • Skimmer leaks: The skimmer, an opening at the waterline of the pool, can develop leaks when the plastic housing detaches from the concrete structure.
  • Equipment leaks: Your pool can also lose water from leaks in its circulatory system, which includes plumbing lines, pumps, filters, and the connections between these components.
Even a small crack in the concrete of your pool can cause continuous water loss and lead to serious structural issues if not repaired properly.

What should you do to address the leak in your pool?

If your pool is losing a significant amount of water, contact pool professionals as soon as possible. If there is a leak in your pool, adding more water will not address the issue, and you will only continue to lose water. When you hire professionals, they will inspect your pool thoroughly to identify the source of the leak and determine how extensive the issue is.

Once they understand the full scope of your pool leak, professional pool technicians will make the necessary repairs to patch the leak and stop your pool from losing water. Addressing the issue immediately will ensure a minor leak does not spread and become a more extensive issue.

Call our team today to sign up for our pool leak repair service!

If you're unsure whether your pool is losing water because of evaporation or a leak, it's better to have it inspected professionally. That's where we come in! Here at Elite Pools, we offer a pool leak repair service that involves thoroughly inspecting your pool to identify the source of a leak. Once we pinpoint where the leak is, our professionals will repair the leak and keep your pool in top shape. This service is available to residential properties in and around Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, and East Hampton, NY. Give us a call today at (631) 537-5055 to sign up for this service!