As of right now I have a huge, water-less hole in my backyard after they've pumped the remainder of the water out, and they're now in the process of removing the remains of the old liner. They found 2 small tears in the bottom of the deep end and an additional hole in the floor of the shallow, so I guess that would explain my 3-4" water loss/day problem!! The guy pumping it out said that he's never seen that much water actually under a liner before, but it's been leaking all winter long, so I'm not surprised.

Today is removal of old liner and re-smoothing/patching of the sand/concrete bottom, tomorrow is installation of new liner and beginning of filling, then Wednesday they're supposed to come back and trim/fit new eyeballs and plates. Figures that while I was out talking to the guy, the water system called to let us know the fire department will be performing annual hydrant testing for the next two days, causing yucky water--so I'm waiting for the head guy to get back to see if there's any way we can delay filling for a few days until the water clears up. Our water out of the tap is normally just about perfect, except for the low CYA...I'd hate to start a new liner out with dirty, rusty colored water!!

Janet