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Pond overflow!

joemc99 · 2007-07-24 15:18:00

I have my pond going now (at last). However, the recent heavy rain has left the water level at max, and it is now permanently overflowing. Can I drill a hole in the side (plastic pre-formed thing) and put an overflow pipe out to a short distance away? Anyone done this? Any downside?

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24-07-2007 4:18pm

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I have my pond going now (at last). However, the recent heavy rain has left the water level at max, and it is now permanently overflowing. Can I drill a hole in the side (plastic pre-formed thing) and put an overflow pipe out to a short distance away? Anyone done this? Any downside?

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#2 24-07-2007 5:27pm
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Leave it alone unless the level is above a point where it may damage an item or fitting.
I say this as we have a pond which regularly reaches the max mark, but soon returns below this once the weather improves.
The excess water will drain off into the surrounding soil and causes no harm.

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