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Common Water Issue in BC
Soggy or Spongy Areas in the Yard
Persistently damp or soggy patches in your lawn, garden, or along the driveway that do not dry out between rain events suggest an underground water leak or a drainage problem. In BC, where many properties have buried water service lines and irrigation systems, a soggy yard is often the first visible sign of an underground leak.
Possible Causes
- •Underground water service line leak between meter and building
- •Irrigation system leak in a buried supply line or lateral
- •Broken or leaking sewer or drain line
- •Natural spring or groundwater seepage in areas with high water table
- •Downspout or drain pipe discharging water too close to the surface
Recommended Steps
- 1Note whether the soggy area corresponds with the path of your water service line or irrigation lines
- 2Check your water meter for continuous flow with all fixtures off
- 3Do not dig in the area until the leak source is confirmed — you could damage the pipe further
- 4Call for underground leak detection with acoustic and GPR equipment
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