If your pool seems to be losing water faster than usual, it’s easy to blame the Florida sun. But evaporation only accounts for about a quarter-inch of water loss per day — anything more, and you’re likely dealing with a leak. Here are five signs to watch for.
1. You’re Adding Water More Than Once a Week
A healthy pool needs occasional top-offs, especially during our hot Southwest Florida summers. But if you’re filling the pool every few days, that’s a strong signal something below the surface isn’t holding water the way it should.
2. Cracks in the Pool Decking
Cracks around your pool deck aren’t just cosmetic. They can indicate shifting soil caused by water escaping from underground plumbing — a common issue in older Sarasota, Venice, and Bradenton-area pools.
3. Soggy Grass or Wet Spots in the Yard
If the grass near your pool equipment or plumbing lines stays soggy even when it hasn’t rained, water is likely finding its way out through a break in the underground lines.
4. Unexplained Increases in Your Water Bill
Automatic fill devices are convenient, but they can also mask a leak by quietly refilling your pool and hiding the real problem — until your water bill tells the story.
5. The Bucket Test Confirms It
Place a bucket filled with pool water on the top step, mark the water level inside and outside the bucket, and check it after 24 hours. If the pool has dropped noticeably more than the bucket, you likely have a leak.
What to Do Next
Don’t keep adding water and hoping the problem resolves itself — a small leak today can turn into costly structural or equipment damage down the road. At Splash Pool Leak Detection, we use precision dye testing, pressure testing, and professional acoustic listening equipment to pinpoint the exact source of a leak — so you only pay for the repair you actually need.
Serving Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, North Port, Port Charlotte, and the surrounding areas. Call us at (941) 599-3921 or request a free quote today.
