If you’ve had a pool in your home for a while, it has likely helped you relax, exercise, and enjoy splashing with friends and family over the years. After years of use, though, it can sustain cracks or other damage that causes your outdoor water feature to leak and your energy bills to spike. Here are some of the most common signs of a leak that requires repair or replacement services.

How Can You Tell If Your Swimming Pool Is Leaking?

1. Severely Low Water Level

Water naturally evaporates from a pool in reaction to the climate, resulting in ¼ to ½ inch of liquid lost daily and up to 4 inches of loss per week. However, when you are losing over ½ an inch of water every day, the problem is beyond evaporation — you likely have on a wall or the floor of your swimming area.

2. Visible Cracks or Loose Tile

Hairline cracks in swimming pools expand from constant water infiltration, eventually resulting in larger gaps on the floor or walls. You may notice loose or fallen tiles when the cement deck has cracked. Leaks disrupt the once-settled surrounding soil, causing the tiles to break and fall. 

3. Chemical Level Changes

A cracked pool leeches water as well as chlorine and other chemicals, resulting in pH imbalances. If it seems like you are always adding new chemicals to keep the water a healthy color and prevent algae from spreading on the walls and floor, there’s probably a leak.

4. Soggy Grass or Water on the Deck

If there’s an issue with the pump or plumbing, water will collect on the deck and create soggy soil in the surrounding landscape. The soil can become oversaturated and may start to flood, causing dirt to discolor the water. 
 

If your pool is leaking, count on the contractors at Distinctive Swimming Pools in Washington, CT, to solve the issue quickly and effectively. The family-owned company has served Fairfield and Litchfield Counties for over 75 years, providing renovations, cleaning, and other essential maintenance services. Call (860) 868-3622 to schedule an appointment or learn more about their services online.