A vanishing edge pool in Hobe Sound, FL was losing 9,340 gallons of water per day. We found two holes in the vanishing edge gutter causing a 10-inch drop every 24 hours.
The Finding
The homeowner noticed the water level dropping fast on a vanishing edge (infinity-style) pool, where water flows continuously over the edge into a catch basin and trough. That constant movement makes small leaks easy to miss until the loss becomes obvious.
We ran a water loss test first to confirm the leak and measure its severity: 9,340 gallons per day, a 10-inch drop every 24 hours. An electronic scan pinpointed the problem area in the gutter, and a visual inspection confirmed it: two holes in the vanishing edge gutter, letting water escape straight into the overflow trough instead of recirculating.
2 holes in the vanishing edge gutter, confirmed by electronic scan and visual inspection.
What Happened Next
We showed the homeowner exactly where the holes were and notified the pool contractor the same day so repair could start right away.
Why Vanishing Edge Pools Need a Different Approach
Vanishing edge pools push water over the edge into a trough and catch basin by design, so a leak there hides inside normal water movement. The gutter and catch basin seals are the first place we check on these pools, ahead of plumbing and shell, because that's where this type of leak shows up most often.