How much water should evaporate in an average week during the summer?
The climate can change rapidly here in Kansas, but on the average you will lose approximately 1/8″ daily in your pool during the heat of summer. That adds up to approximately 1″ per week of evaporation. You can check the local paper for evaporation, humidity, and precipitation levels for accuracy. If you think you have a leak, you can also try performing “the bucket test”. Put a bucket on your deck and fill with water. Mark the water level in the bucket and mark the water level in your pool. Compare the loss of water in the bucket to the loss of water in your pool daily to see if the pool is losing more water than the bucket. If it is, you likely have a leak.
