How long does it take to clear a green pool?

Light green can clear in 24–48 hours with proper shock, brushing, and filtration. Severe blooms may take several days and professional support.

Do I need to drain the pool?

Not always. Many green pools recover without draining. Draining is considered for extreme cases, poor water quality, or surface work.

Will a salt system prevent algae?

Salt systems generate chlorine, but you still need proper levels, good circulation, clean filters, and brushing to prevent blooms.

Pool Leak Repair in Orange County

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Pool Leak Detection & Repair in Orange County

A slow, hidden pool leak can waste water, throw off chemistry, and strain equipment. South County Pools pinpoints and fixes leaks quickly — from the shell to the equipment pad — so your pool runs efficiently and stays swim-ready.

Pool Leak Detection & Repair in Orange County

Common Signs You May Have a Leak

Unexplained water loss (more than normal evaporation)
Air in the system: bubbles at returns or a pump that loses prime
Constant autofill or rising water bill
Wet spots, soggy soil, or deck movement near the pool
New chemical drift: hard to keep chlorine/pH stable
Cracks in plaster/tile or at the skimmer throat and around fittings

Quick DIY Check (Evaporation vs. Leak)

Fill the pool to normal level. Place a bucket on a step, filled with pool water to the same line; mark both waterlines.
Run the system as usual for 24 hours, then compare drops. If the pool level falls more than the bucket, you likely have a leak.
Repeat once with the pump off. Faster loss with pump on suggests plumbing/pressure-side; faster with pump off suggests suction-side or shell.

How We Find Leaks (Fast & Non-Destructive First)

Pressure testing of plumbing runs (suction, return, spa) to isolate the circuit
Electronic listening & hydrophone to pinpoint underground or wall leaks
Dye testing around lights, returns, steps, and the skimmer throat
Visual/structural checks: tile line, expansion joints, cracks, equipment pad
Confirmation before any repair — no “guess and hope” fixes

Repairs We Perform

Shell & surface: crack repairs, skimmer throat rebuilds, light niche/conduit sealing, targeted plaster patches
Underground plumbing: sectional repairs or smart reroutes when lines are compromised
Fittings & joints: returns, drains, jets, and expansion joint reseal
Equipment pad: pump/mechanical seal leaks, valves, unions, filters, and heater by-pass points

Why South County Pools

Three generations serving Orange County with cleaning, repair, and construction
Modern diagnostics that reduce unnecessary digging and downtime
Clear communication: findings, photos, and a transparent written quote
One team from detection to final repair and follow-up

Stop the Water Loss — Get Answers Now

Tell us what you’re seeing (daily loss, equipment behavior, any visible cracks). We’ll schedule a focused diagnostic and get your pool back to normal.

(949) 728-8893

Service available across all of Orange County.

Prefer a Hands-Off Plan?

We can handle weekly service, algae prevention, filter cleanings, and small repairs so you just enjoy the swim. Tell us about your pool and we’ll recommend a right-sized plan — no upsell, no surprises.

Serving All of Orange County

We service Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Dana Point, San Clemente, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Anaheim, and surrounding communities.

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Pool Leak Detection & Repair in Orange County

Pool Leak Detection & Repair in Orange County

Common Signs You May Have a Leak

Quick DIY Check (Evaporation vs. Leak)

How We Find Leaks (Fast & Non-Destructive First)

Repairs We Perform

Why South County Pools

Stop the Water Loss — Get Answers Now

Prefer a Hands-Off Plan?

Serving All of Orange County

READY TO GET STARTED?

Get a Free Quote!