Pool contractors get loads of questions from homeowners in the Phoenix area about water levels during the summer. With our hot, dry climate, sometimes you might begin to wonder if all that water loss is really just evaporation.
Fortunately there’s an easy way to tell: Take a large plastic bucket (about 5 gallons) and sink it onto the first or second step of the pool. Make sure that the water level in the bucket exactly matches the water level of the pool, and make a mark on the side of the bucket with waterproof ink at the water level.
Check back throughout the week. As long as the water in the bucket mirrors the water level of the pool, you are seeing normal evaporation. If the water in the pool drops SIGNIFICANTLY faster than the water in the bucket, you might want to consult a pool care professional or pool builder to have them check for leaks.
