Water Evaporation from a Pool
The evaporation rate depends on the surface area of the pool, the temperature, and the relative humidity and the wind. I'm sure an "equation" containing the variables is known. Perhaps a civil or mechanical engineer would have a specific equation. I did find what seems to be a credible source that provides a reasonable answer. Here is the link: Marin municipal water district. They have a chart that lists 200-300 gallons per week for a medium-sized pool -- about 2%-5% of typical pool volumes. "Splash-out" water is probably a much more significant source of water loss.
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Take a 5-gallon bucket and make a mark with a permanent marker at about the halfway point. Fill the bucket with water up to that point, and set the bucket right beside your swimming pool. Simultaneously, use a pencil to mark the water level on your pool tile. In that way, your can determine how much water has evaporated from the bucket and from the pool.
I am sure there are a lot of variables regarding geographic location and humidity levels. In the Mid-Atlantic, I would consider anything over 1/2" per day the mark to start looking for problems (unless you have a heated spa or waterfall, etc.).
What size is the pool? Where do you live? How much average rainfall do you get? How hot is the area? I live in South LA. We haven't received any rain here in the month of June. I'm having to constantly add water to keep the level above the skimmer line. It takes an hour to two hours to simply add an inch of water back to my pool. What a water bill!
This depends on many factors.
nearly none but most of the water might freeze.
If you wait long enough, all of it!
You need to replace the water that evaporates.
The amount of water that evaporates from a pool in the winter depends on factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed. Generally, water evaporation is lower in the winter due to cooler temperatures and decreased sunlight. It is important to monitor and adjust water levels as needed to prevent damage to the pool equipment.
Yes, salt can evaporate with pool water. As pool water evaporates, the salt content remains in the pool. When the water evaporates, the salt will be left behind and may accumulate in the pool. Regular testing and monitoring of the pool water chemistry is important to maintain the proper salt levels.
Eventually, all of it if not replenished. The rate of evaporation depends on local climatic conditions.
This depends on the solute in water.
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Water evaporation from a pool with a cover on is greatly reduced compared to a pool without a cover. The cover helps to create a barrier that prevents evaporation caused by wind and sunlight. The reduction in evaporation can be as much as 90% with a cover on.
Water evaporates. The hotter the surface temperature is, the faster the evaporation rate it. Even during the summer, the water evaporates at night.
Distilled water evaporates the slowest among the three options, followed by pool water, and then salt water. This is because distilled water contains no impurities that could hinder evaporation, while pool water and salt water contain dissolved minerals and salts that can slow down the evaporation process.