Problem Summary
Pool water level is dropping faster than expected.
Not all water loss is a leak — evaporation alone can account for a noticeable drop, especially in hot, dry, or windy conditions. The first step is always ruling that out before assuming a structural problem.
Possible Causes
Normal evaporation
Evaporation rates increase significantly with heat, wind, low humidity, and an uncovered pool — this alone can account for noticeable daily loss.
A structural leak in the shell or plumbing
Cracks in the pool shell or a failed pipe joint cause water loss independent of weather, and typically continue even when the pump is off.
Equipment-related loss (e.g. a leaking valve or fitting) in the mechanical room
Visible standing water or a running meter near the equipment pad points to a mechanical, not structural, source.
Diagnostic Steps
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Run the standard 'bucket test': compare water loss inside a bucket floating in the pool against the pool's actual water-level drop over 24 hours.
If the pool loses meaningfully more water than the bucket (which only loses water to evaporation), a leak beyond evaporation is likely.
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Check whether the water level keeps dropping with the pump completely off.
Continued loss with the pump off points to a structural leak; loss that slows significantly with the pump off can point to a pressure-side plumbing leak.
Solutions
If the bucket test confirms only evaporation, simply top up the water level
Addresses cause: Normal evaporation
No repair is needed — this is normal, expected water loss, more pronounced in Jordan’s hot, dry summer conditions.
When to Contact a Specialist
If the bucket test indicates loss beyond evaporation, a professional leak detection service is the appropriate next step — pinpointing whether the leak is in the shell, the plumbing, or equipment avoids unnecessary repair work in the wrong area.
FAQ
How much evaporation is normal?
It varies significantly by climate, wind exposure, and whether the pool is covered — there’s no single fixed number that applies everywhere, which is exactly why the bucket test is the reliable way to check your specific pool.