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Common Water Issue in BC
Pond & Water Feature Leaking — Recirculation System Detection
Garden ponds, fountains, and water features lose water to evaporation, but excessive loss indicates a leak in the liner or recirculation system. BC property owners can diagnose common issues.
Possible Causes
- •Tear or puncture in pond liner from roots or rocks
- •Leak in recirculation pump connection or hose
- •Failed fountain pump seal causing water loss at equipment
- •Cracked fountain basin or decorative feature holding water
- •Water wicking over liner edge at low point
Recommended Steps
- 1Perform bucket test — fill bucket with pond water and compare loss inside vs outside bucket
- 2Check recirculation hose connections for leaks along the run
- 3Inspect pond liner at water level for visible tears at suspected low area
- 4Turn off pump and let water settle — if leak continues, issue is liner; if stops, issue is recirculation
- 5Call professional leak detection for buried or concealed plumbing in complex water features
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