Hal

That sounds good for you. I had to use a packer to compact the soil for mine. It compacted in excess of 4 inches. As far as the pool, we love it. We had it installed 32 inches in the ground. I have seen three other pools done in this manor and all are 5 to 10 years old with no problems. You will spend more up front undercoating and epoxying the side in contact with the ground but it was worth it. Downside is I voided the wall warrante only. I hope you are as pleased with your pool as we are and I'm glad to hear there are no major problems.

We have the same pool. It was filled 4 weeks ago. Never had to add additional water and the temp is 75 to 80 daily. Did you do the install and prep the ground or hire it out. It seem like that is alot to be settling and if it is a leak it is a major one.