Finding a Pond Leak

[Jarred525]

I had submitted a post awhile back talking about a pond leak I had. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations of something I could put in the water (coloring or something) to where I could find where the leak was? I have a feeling I know where the leak is at but want to verify. There is a branch on the other side of the dam on one side of the pond and I think the water is somehow coming under the dam and out into the branch. Thanks.

 

[Diehard Hunter]

There is some pond dye you can buy. It is sold to shade the pond and prevent growth of aquatic plants. It will not hurt your fish, and will last a long time, but at least you will have a pretty blue leak free pond. try Forestry Suppliers www.forestrysuppliers.com

 

[Jarred525]

Thanks guys

 

[bowriter]

There are some dies you can buy...as posted. There are products purported to stop the leaks. But a leak may leaching-almost impossible to find or stop.

There is one surefire method to find the leak. Get a couple muskrats and watch them. They will find the leak within a day.

 

[Jarred525]

I had checked into sodium bentonite. Pretty expensive but I have read good things about it. May still be the route we go.

 

[Jarred525]

I had heard that one too. Might be the cheapest route and I do like sausage!

 

[Winchester]

Sodium bentonite works, I have a friend who used it last year!

 

[Jarred525]

The website stovepipe provided is very good. We are going to try some of these techniques and see what happens. I'll keep you all posted.