Pool Leak or Just Evaporation? Smyrna Pool Bucket Test Calculator

Smyrna pools lose water to Georgia summer evaporation from May through September. The bucket test is the most reliable way to separate a real leak from normal water loss before calling a technician.

At Smyrna water rates, a leaking pool can add significantly to the monthly water bill. If the leak pushes your monthly usage into a higher tier, the marginal cost climbs quickly. The calculator uses the City of Smyrna tiered rate schedule to show your actual cost.

How to Run the Bucket Test

  1. Fill a 5-gallon bucket with pool water to about 1 inch from the top.
  2. Place the bucket on the first or second pool step, submerged just enough so the water level inside the bucket matches the pool water level outside.
  3. Mark the water level inside the bucket and the pool water level outside with tape or a marker.
  4. Run the pool pump on its normal schedule. Disable the auto-fill valve. Wait 24 hours.
  5. Measure how much the level dropped inside the bucket and outside the bucket. Enter both numbers below.

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Frequently Asked Questions -- Pool Leak Detection in Smyrna GA

How do I know if my Smyrna pool is leaking or evaporating?

Place a bucket of pool water on the steps at the same level as the pool. Mark both levels and wait 24 hours. If the pool level dropped more than the bucket level, the difference is a leak.

How much do Georgia pools lose to evaporation per day?

Georgia pools typically lose one quarter to one half inch per day to evaporation during Smyrna summers from May through September. More than half an inch per day beyond the bucket loss is a strong indicator of a leak.

What is the pool bucket test?

The bucket test measures natural evaporation over 24 hours using a bucket of pool water on the pool steps. By comparing how much the bucket drops versus the pool, you separate evaporation from an actual leak.

Does pool refilling count against my sewer bill in Smyrna?

No. Pool water drains to the yard, not the sewer, so refilling a Smyrna pool does not affect the sewer bill. The City of Smyrna no longer provides pool fill credits unless the pool was drained to facilitate a repair with a receipt.

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