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Common Water Issue in BC
Unusually Lush Green Grass Patch — Underground Leak Indicator
An unusually green or lush patch of grass during dry weather is a classic sign of an underground water leak in BC lawns and landscapes.
Possible Causes
- •Underground water leak providing constant moisture to grass roots
- •Leaking irrigation line or sprinkler head
- •Leaking septic drain field providing nutrients
- •Buried drainage pipe leak or overflow
- •Underground spring or natural watercourse
Recommended Steps
- 1Check if lush area is above a known water line route
- 2Walk the area after irrigation is off — feel for soft or wet spots
- 3Turn off all irrigation and monitor if lush area persists
- 4If lush area remains dry and green while surrounding lawn browns, call for underground leak detection
- 5Professional acoustic survey can detect buried pipe leaks before costly landscape damage
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