Where Did All the Water Go?

May 26, 2026

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How the Sun Works its Magic

As the days heat up, your pool might look like it's shrinking. No- it’s not a trick. It’s just the sun working its magic through evaporation.


All pools lose some water to evaporation. It’s totally normal. Depending on where you live and how warm your pool gets, you could be losing up to 5/8” of water a day. That’s more than you’d think, especially if you're lounging poolside, wondering why the water line looks a little low.


But wait- there’s more to the story.


Pools with waterfalls, fountains, or other splashy features? They look amazing, but they’re also major water evaporators. Anytime water is tossed into the air, it speeds up the evaporation process.


Now here’s something many pool owners don’t realize: while water disappears into thin air, some chemicals don’t. Salt and stabilizer, for example, stay behind. So, if you're refilling your pool more than twice a week and constantly adding chemicals like those, you might be dealing with more than just evaporation- you could have a leak on your hands.


If something feels off, don’t guess. Give your pool pro a call.

As always, the team at Dietrich Pool Service is here to keep things running smoothly, so you can focus on what really matters: sunshine, cannonballs, and summer fun.


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