[jdhook]

The spring is seeping up from where the hole is being dug. Our contractor said that they will put a pump in the bottom of the pool with a hose going over the side to pump the water out. This will be removed once the gunite is poured. He said the weight of the pool will force the spring back down to its normal coarse and nothing more needs to be done. Any words of advise?

FYI: We are in Austin, TX which has about 8" of top soil and then it's lime stone bedrock.

[ballengerb1]

Your contractor is correct. However, never, ever drain the pool because the gunite bowl could pop up like a cork and be a total loss.

[speedball1]

never, ever drain the pool because the gunite bowl could pop up like a cork and be a total loss.

True that Bob! The same holds true for septic tanks if you live iun a area with a high water table.
Years ago we installed a septic tank on river front property. That week end we had a down pour and the river flooded raising the water table and we returned on Monday to find the septic tank on top of the ground.
We neglected to fill the tank on Friday and paid for it on Monday.
Good luck on your new pool. Tom

[jdhook]

Thank you both for your advise. Is there any additional steps which can be taken for extra assurance that "popping" of the gunite bowl won't happen? Are we at greater risk during torrential down pours which are common in our area? Our pool sits at

[ballengerb1]

No additional steps should ne necessary. In a big downpour the pool level will raise as does the water table, both stay in balance. Again, never ever drain this pool. If you do it could act as the biggest cork you have ever seen

[speedball1]

Are we at greater risk during torrential down pours which are common in our area?

Bob's right! Simply keep your pool filled and you'll be just fine. Enjoy!
Tom