Commercial Pool Losing Water | High Minneapolis Water Bill

Posted by admin on November 15th, 2008 at 09:51am

Is Your Commercial Pool Running Up Your Water Bill?

There’s no doubt about it, operating a pool, whether in the Twin Cities, MN area or anywhere for that matter, is going to be expensive. From replacing pumps and heaters to balancing your it with even the most inexpensive pool supplies, poos are just plain expensive. but one of the easiest and oftentimes most affordable pool repair is to simply stop leaks.

Visible Water Leaks

Even the smallest water leak in the pool or equipment can cause a water bill to skyrocket. So, it’s important to make the necessary repairs right away to avoid literally flushing money down the drain. While a visible leak is easier to find, it is generally the most damaging. A leaking pump for example, when left unaddressed, will grow from a simple gasket (go-kit) repair to a total pump and motor replacement. What’s more, is that in nearly all cases, replacing only the pump motor is more expensive than simply replacing the pump and motor. You can thank the pool supplies manufacturers for that!

Invisible Water Leaks

As for the “invisible” leaks, while they may be a little more difficult to find, they are typically less damaging. If the leak is underground, yes over time it may create enormous problems. Generally though, the only damage noticed will be to your water bill. Something as simple as a leaking gasket on a multi-port valve can waste hundreds of dollars but will oftentimes go unnoticed by even vetran pool operators.

A Quick Check for Pool Water Leaks

To detect a leaking multi-port valve, follow the discharge line and look to see if it is leaking into the vertical pipe which leads to your sewer system…or drainfield…or parking lot . Even if it is only a small leak it will add up fast. So, fix it as quickly as you can. Left unchecked, the multiport valve gasket will leak more over a period of time until you start noticing that you are adding water on a daily basis. A 20′ X 40′ pool losing an inch of water per day equates to 500 gallons per day! At 15,000 gallons per month you will see an increasee of about 20 units of water on your utility bill. $5.52*20 = $110.40! At that rate, you can buy a lot of $32 multi-port gaskets!