Pond leaking
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I wish I could help, but I just wanted to chime in and compliment you on the lovely waterfall feature. Really stunning. Good luck with the fix. The evaporation has really ramped up here in Kansas over the last couple of weeks, and I'm having to add 3-4" of water every 10 days or so.
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could your plants hanging over be wicking water up and out of the waterfall .I had water hyacinth that had roots last year that escaped the waterfall pond and they were pulling water out of the pond to stay alive .The plant was in the water but had babies that were hanging over the side out of the water .I guess momma plant was trying to keep her babies alive.
I took photos as they were building it. There is one continuous piece of liner over the pond and waterfalls and the pond was installed July of 2014.The installer came by. He is puzzled but thought maybe my statue which has an orb that water was flowing over was splashing too much. I think he is full of algae!! This statue has been there since day one and the water flow has not changed. Remain perplexed!!
My plants are on the periphery except water lilies. But I will take a closer look. Thanks!
haha! Well, splashing CAN account for a lot of water loss, but if that's not a new variable then you're right - it doesn't make sense.
Can you post some pictures of the whole pond?
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splashing and add in wind .Is the pond rock lined and could a rock have pierced the liner .Have you cleaned the ball you are talking about as it can get clogged up with gunk .Are there any low spots around the sides that plants seem to be growing better .
I did that and the leaking stops
I think the plants along the falls look like they are experiencing more growth. Yes, I clean the crystal orb. The water over the orb is such a minor water flow. Winds are generally with a storm here. If the liner is pierced, it would have to be in the falls as this does not happen when the falls are turned off. Thanks for the suggestions!
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Then check to see every rock in the waterfall area water has to be coming out someplace there .Do you have plants in yur waterfall area they can wick water out of it over the rocks or under the rocks with the roots .I had that happen with a banana plant .Took me forever to realize it had grown roots between the rocks and was giving it's self a drink .Roots were 8 feet long
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Oh! So pretty! And I've figured out your problem - the giraffe is drinking too much water! 
When you turn the falls off, how long do you leave it off to determine that the water level stays the same?
When you turn the falls off, how long do you leave it off to determine that the water level stays the same?
Here are a couple angles.
An explanation: The "giraffe" was put there this year to ward off the heron. And I know he/she is back as my neighbor has seen the heron at her pond. I am thinking the heron does not want to mess with a giraffe!! Also the hose ... I am thinking it may look like a snake to the heron, a pretty long snake!! Whatever works. I very much enjoy crouching down at the waters edge to feed my 12 shubunkin. Hard to do that through netting!
An explanation: The "giraffe" was put there this year to ward off the heron. And I know he/she is back as my neighbor has seen the heron at her pond. I am thinking the heron does not want to mess with a giraffe!! Also the hose ... I am thinking it may look like a snake to the heron, a pretty long snake!! Whatever works. I very much enjoy crouching down at the waters edge to feed my 12 shubunkin. Hard to do that through netting!
Why didn't I think of the giraffe!!! LOL!!Oh! So pretty! And I've figured out your problem - the giraffe is drinking too much water!
When you turn the falls off, how long do you leave it off to determine that the water level stays the same?
WOW .. the next question. I have only turned it off for five days as we were away for a short vacation a week ago. No need to fill when we returned. I guess I should just turn it off and keep a good record. BUT, what I do know is that we put it to sleep in the winter, remove the pump and put in an aerator. Had no problems through the winter but then again I did not have to worry about the level falling below the pump in the skmmer!
Here's why I asked - when you turn off the pump, the water in the stream/waterfall all fills the pond. Water loss in the pond may appear to be less because of that extra water. To really be sure it's the waterfall, I would turn off the pump for a 2 or 3 day period when you are home and keep careful track of the water loss.
Here's another thing to consider - pond plants can take up an unexpectedly large amount of water. And the larger they get, the more water the consume. As you mentioned your plants have gotten larger, it's possible that, coupled with evaporation, has created enough water loss to cause you to think you have a leak.
I don't think we ever asked - how many gallons is your pond? And how much water do you guess you are adding a week?
Here's another thing to consider - pond plants can take up an unexpectedly large amount of water. And the larger they get, the more water the consume. As you mentioned your plants have gotten larger, it's possible that, coupled with evaporation, has created enough water loss to cause you to think you have a leak.
I don't think we ever asked - how many gallons is your pond? And how much water do you guess you are adding a week?