Thanks for your reply. I do have an extra pvc hose in my setup that I believe the contracator used to vacuum out the ground water while he was doing the vermiculite flooring. I think this would be the same pipe that would be attached to a vacuum while the pool was drained, if for example I needed to replace the liner. How could I get at the liner coping without disturbing my pavers. Were you able to get all the water out.