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It’s not necessary to put the tire in a tub of water. Just apply a soapy solution of water and observe for expanding bubbles. Another area to check is your valve stem and core.
One day last week I checked the tire pressures and all were fine. The next morning one of the rear tires was completely flat. Cause was a leaking valve stem.