Florida leak help by county
Florida Pool Leak Detection — County by County Guide
Start with a simple bucket test, then choose your Florida county to connect with local pool leak specialists.
Florida pools see more sun, heat, and afternoon storms than most of the country. That means some water loss from
evaporation is totally normal — especially from late spring through early fall — but a true leak will still show up
when you compare your pool to a bucket.
Florida evaporation snapshot
In much of Florida, it’s common to see around 1/8"–1/4" of water loss per day in hot, sunny, breezy weather.
On very hot or windy days, some pools may push closer to 3/8" per day. That’s why we always recommend running a
proper Bucket Test — the bucket and the pool live in the same weather, so you can see what’s “normal” for
your backyard vs. a real leak.
Rule of thumb: if your pool is consistently dropping faster than your bucket over 24 hours, you’re not just
looking at evaporation anymore.
Florida counties we cover
Every Florida county below has a ready-to-go slot for a detailed leak guide. As we publish those county hubs,
these links will lead straight into hyper-local evaporation notes, symptoms, and pro connections.
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Alachua County
Gainesville, Newberry & nearby communities.
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Baker County
Macclenny & west-side rural areas along I-10.
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Bay County
Panama City, Lynn Haven & Panama City Beach.
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Bradford County
Starke & nearby north-central Florida neighborhoods.
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Brevard County
Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville & Space Coast cities.
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Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach & more.
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Calhoun County
Blountstown & surrounding rural communities.
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Charlotte County
Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte & nearby waterfront areas.
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Citrus County
Inverness, Crystal River & Homosassa Springs.
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Clay County
Orange Park, Middleburg & Green Cove Springs.
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Collier County
Naples, Marco Island & Golden Gate Estates.
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Columbia County
Lake City & surrounding I-75 corridor communities.
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DeSoto County
Arcadia & nearby agricultural areas.
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Dixie County
Cross City & coastal Big Bend communities.
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Duval County
Jacksonville, Oceanway & the Beaches area.
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Escambia County
Pensacola, Cantonment & Perdido Key.
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Flagler County
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach & Bunnell.
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Franklin County
Apalachicola, Eastpoint & St. George Island.
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Gadsden County
Quincy, Havana & nearby rural communities.
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Gilchrist County
Trenton, Bell & Suwannee River areas.
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Glades County
Moore Haven & Lake Okeechobee west shore.
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Gulf County
Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka & Cape San Blas.
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Hamilton County
Jasper & Suwannee River border communities.
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Hardee County
Wauchula, Zolfo Springs & Bowling Green.
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Hendry County
LaBelle, Clewiston & farm communities along Lake O.
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Hernando County
Spring Hill, Brooksville & Weeki Wachee.
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Highlands County
Sebring, Avon Park & Lake Placid.
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Hillsborough County
Tampa, Brandon, Riverview & Plant City.
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Holmes County
Bonifay & surrounding rural areas.
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Indian River County
Vero Beach, Sebastian & Fellsmere.
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Jackson County
Marianna, Graceville & Sneads.
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Jefferson County
Monticello & surrounding rural communities.
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Lafayette County
Mayo & Suwannee River areas.
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Lake County
Clermont, Leesburg, Tavares & Mount Dora.
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Lee County
Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres & Estero.
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Leon County
Tallahassee & nearby communities.
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Levy County
Chiefland, Bronson, Williston & Gulf Hammock.
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Liberty County
Bristol & Apalachicola River corridor.
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Madison County
Madison, Greenville & Lee.
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Manatee County
Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch & Parrish.
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Marion County
Ocala, Dunnellon & The Villages (Marion side).
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Martin County
Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City & Hobe Sound.
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Miami-Dade County
Miami, Hialeah, Kendall & Homestead.
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Monroe County
Key West, Marathon, Islamorada & the Lower Keys.
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Nassau County
Fernandina Beach, Yulee & Callahan.
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Okaloosa County
Crestview, Fort Walton Beach & Destin.
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Okeechobee County
Okeechobee & neighborhoods around the lake.
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Orange County
Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka & Lake Nona.
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Osceola County
Kissimmee, St. Cloud & Poinciana.
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Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter & Wellington.
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Pasco County
Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey & Hudson.
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Pinellas County
St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo & beach towns.
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Polk County
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Davenport & Haines City.
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Putnam County
Palatka, Interlachen & Crescent City.
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Santa Rosa County
Milton, Pace, Gulf Breeze & Navarre.
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Sarasota County
Sarasota, Venice, North Port & Siesta Key.
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Seminole County
Sanford, Altamonte Springs & Longwood.
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St. Johns County
St. Augustine, Nocatee & Ponte Vedra.
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St. Lucie County
Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce & St. Lucie West.
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Sumter County
The Villages (Sumter side), Bushnell & Wildwood.
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Suwannee County
Live Oak, Branford & Suwannee River communities.
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Taylor County
Perry & coastal Big Bend marsh areas.
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Union County
Lake Butler & nearby rural communities.
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Volusia County
Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona & New Smyrna.
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Wakulla County
Crawfordville, Panacea & coastal communities.
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Walton County
DeFuniak Springs, Miramar Beach & 30A towns.
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Washington County
Chipley, Vernon & surrounding rural areas.
If you click a county and land on a simple starter page, it just means that county’s deep-dive guide is still
being built. The bucket test and callback form work for the whole state right now.
What to do if you suspect a leak
- Turn off any autofill and mark the water level on the tile and on a bucket on the step.
- Let the pool run normally for 24 hours, then compare pool drop vs. bucket drop.
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If the pool is dropping faster than the bucket, grab your
phone, text us your ZIP + symptom, or request a callback.
We may earn a referral fee when we connect you with a local pro. Your info only goes to the specialist who’ll
be helping with your pool.
Don’t want to call right now?
Send your name, ZIP code, and the best phone number, and a leak specialist who covers your part of Florida can
call you back during business hours.
Request a callback
FAQ — Florida pool leaks
How much water loss is normal for a Florida pool?
In hot, sunny weather, most Florida pools lose about 1/8"–1/4" of water per day to evaporation. Down south or
during very windy stretches, you might see a bit more. If your pool is consistently dropping faster than your
bucket in a proper Bucket Test, that’s a strong leak signal.
What about heavy rain, storms, or hurricanes?
Big rain events will push water levels up and down, but they hit your bucket too. After things calm down,
re-mark the levels and re-run the Bucket Test. If the pool out-drops the bucket over 24 hours,
even after a rainy week, it still points to a leak.
How fast can someone usually come out in Florida?
It depends on season and demand. In cooler months, many visits can be scheduled within a day or two. In peak
summer, routes fill up faster, so it’s smart to request a callback as soon as you notice
a problem. We’ll match you with someone who actually works your county.
Can I keep troubleshooting myself, or is it time for a pro?
If your bucket test says “no leak” and the drops are small, you can keep an eye on it. If the bucket test is
clearly showing a leak, if the pump is sucking air, or if you have obvious wet spots around the shell or
equipment pad, it’s time to bring in a specialist. They’ll pressure-test lines, listen for leaks, and
pinpoint the problem instead of just guessing.
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