You might think you know everything there is to know about maintaining your pool, but pool leaks can be an entirely different concept altogether. For one, they are pretty hard to notice, and two, they have some pretty unusual ways of putting a dampener on your day. Read on to learn three strange facts about these sneaky pool problems.
- Pool Leaks Don’t Always Occur at Surface Level. You would think pool leaks would make themselves known on the pool material or deck, right? Think again. Undetected cracks and ruptures in underground plumbing can also cause leaks, leading to exponentially rising water bills, soggy soil causing foundational issues, and rapid depletion of your pool’s water.
- They Affect the pH of the Pool. A pool leak won’t just drain your water reserves; it’ll mess with your pool’s chemistry too. A leak may allow excess debris into the pool, causing its pH balance to fluctuate wildly. As a result, your pool may require constant monitoring and chemical correction. Left unchecked, an imbalanced pH can corrode essential pool equipment, leave the inner pool surface vulnerable to staining and scale, and even promote the growth of bacteria and algae.
- In Some Cases, They Can Create Sinkholes. In a worst-case scenario, a concealed pool leak will gradually erode the soil upon which your pool is installed. A network of subsurface cavities may form beneath the structure itself, thus compromising its structural integrity. While rare, returning home to discover a crater and ruptured piping where your pool used to be would certainly qualify as a bad day.
The moral? Even if you can’t see them, pool leaks will steadily siphon away your pool’s health and safety, not to mention your wallet. Don’t learn these lessons the hard way. Schedule a pool inspection with us today, and we’ll help you nip this problem in the bud.