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Pool and spa leaks

In hot, dry summers, pools lose water to evaporation. A leak looks similar but costs much more and can soften soil around decks and foundations.

The bucket test

1. Place a bucket on a pool step and fill it to match the pool's water level.
2. Mark both water levels and turn off the autofill.
3. After 24 hours, compare. If the pool dropped noticeably more than the bucket, there may be a leak.

Common leak spots

• Equipment pad: pump, filter and valve fittings
• Skimmers, returns and lights
• Cracks in plaster or tile lines
• Underground plumbing lines

Pool leak detection specialists can pinpoint underground leaks. If water has reached the house, a restoration company can dry walls and floors.