Santa Rosa Leak Detection
Puddle Pool Services finds leaks in pools and hot tubs across Santa Rosa and the surrounding area, from Windsor and Healdsburg to Rohnert Park and Sebastopol. Pressure testing checks every plumbing line and dye testing pinpoints water escaping at fittings, skimmers, lights, returns and cracks, with no digging needed to find the problem. You then see where the leak is and what the repair options are.
- Non-Invasive Testing
- Test Structures & Plumbing
- Fully Insured Staff
- Expert Leak Repair
- Pressure & Dye Testing
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Summer heat or a leak?
Losing a little water is normal in a dry summer, and how much depends on where the pool sits. According to NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals, Santa Rosa sees about 25.8 days a year at 90 F or more, and its warmest month by average high is September rather than July. Healdsburg runs hotter, with about 58 such days and a July average high of 88.7 F, the warmest summers of any station used for this area. Weather alone does not explain a level that keeps sliding week after week, water that disappears even while the pump is switched off, damp soil around the pool or equipment pad or the need to add water every few days. Try a simple comparison first: set a bucket of pool water on a step, mark both levels and check them the next day.
Finding the source with pressure and dye
Finding a leak is a process of elimination. First the plumbing lines are isolated and pressure tested one at a time; a line that holds pressure is ruled out, and one that loses it points the search to the plumbing. That step is what separates a plumbing leak from a problem in the shell or liner. Next, dye released near suspect spots shows exactly where water is being drawn out, whether at a light niche, a skimmer throat, a return fitting or a crack. Every line gets tested, not just the likely culprit, since one leak can mask another. None of this requires digging. Excavation is only discussed once a buried line is confirmed as leaking, and the test results then show where to open the ground. Spas and hot tubs are tested with the same method, adapted to their jets and plumbing.
Leaks count as water waste here
Local water rules treat an ongoing leak as a problem in its own right, whatever the supply situation. Santa Rosa's water use rules prohibit water waste from breaks, leaks, excess use and runoff even when no drought restrictions are in force. Healdsburg's conservation page says large leaks and substantial runoff must be repaired regardless of drought. Windsor's permanent water waste rules go further and set a deadline, requiring leaks to be repaired within 72 hours. A pool that needs topping up every few days is not just using extra water. Treated water that keeps escaping makes the chemistry impossible to hold, strains the pump and circulation and can soak into landscaping and the ground around the pool. Finding the source early keeps the repair smaller and keeps you on the right side of these rules.
How shortage stages limit refilling
The larger cities around Santa Rosa each have a water shortage plan, and pools are among the first uses to be limited as the stages rise. In Santa Rosa's 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, filling new pools and spas is prohibited at Stage 5 and filling or topping off existing ones is prohibited at Stage 6. Healdsburg's plan is stricter earlier: at Stage 2, refilling a pool is prohibited except topping off to prevent damage to the pump, filter or liner. Pool and spa owners must also use a cover at that stage. Sebastopol's plan prohibits filling, refilling or adding water to pools and spas at Stage 4. Rohnert Park lists a ban on filling new pools as a Stage 2 action. A pool that leaks depends on water that may not be available when a stage is declared.
Topping up safely and what comes next
Until the test, keep the water above the skimmer so the pump never runs dry, and write down how much you add and when, because that log helps the testing. If the level is falling fast, say so when you book so the visit can be prioritized. Take care with the hose. Rohnert Park's water quality report warns that a garden hose left submerged in a swimming pool is a common backsiphonage hazard, so keep the end above the water. Once the leak is found, you are shown where it is and what the repair involves. Many leaks at fittings, skimmers, lights or small cracks can be fixed directly, while larger structural or underground plumbing work is quoted separately so you can decide with the full picture.
Santa Rosa Leak Detection: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drain my pool into the storm drain in Santa Rosa?
Only if the water is dechlorinated and meets the conditions of the North Coast regional stormwater permit the City implements through its stormwater ordinance, which sets a chlorine residual limit of 0.019 mg/L for pool discharges. The City's Storm Water page notes that all storm drains flow directly to local creeks. Confirm the method with the City before draining for a repair or leak fix.
Can I fill or top off my pool or spa during a water shortage in Santa Rosa?
It depends on the stage. Santa Rosa's 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan prohibits filling new pools and spas at Stage 5, which targets up to a 30 percent reduction, and prohibits filling or topping off existing pools and spas at Stage 6, which targets up to 40 percent. Check the City's water use restrictions page for the stage in effect before a drain and refill.
Is a leaking pool against Santa Rosa's water rules?
Santa Rosa's Water Supply and Water Use Restrictions page says water waste from breaks, leaks, excess use and runoff from overwatering is prohibited, even outside drought restrictions. A pool that needs topping up every few days is worth testing, since treated water that keeps escaping also makes the chemistry hard to hold and strains the equipment.
Should I keep the pool running while I wait for a leak test?
Keep the water level above the skimmer so the pump does not run dry, and note how much water you add and when. That record helps the test. If the level is dropping quickly, tell us when you book so the visit can be prioritized.
Can a hot tub or spa leak be detected the same way?
Yes. Spas and hot tubs have plumbing, jets and fittings that can leak just like a pool. The same testing approach applies, adapted to the spa's equipment.
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- Windsor
- Rohnert Park
- Healdsburg
- Sebastopol
- Napa
- Sonoma
- Yountville
- Cloverdale
- St. Helena
- Calistoga
- Guerneville
- Forestville
- Angwin
- Graton
- The Sea Ranch
- Monte Rio
- Kenwood
- Occidental
- Geyserville
- Glen Ellen
- Bodega Bay
- Fulton
- Rio Nido
- Camp Meeker
- Cazadero
- Jenner
- Valley Ford
- Bodega
- Duncans Mills
- Deer Park
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