Hi Everyone!
It's been a long time since the last post. I must admit I was a bit stumped for ideas for a while. If you have any ideas for blog posts, just let me know in the comments section below.
Anyhoo, as I am out walking my pug, I periodically notice sprinkler system leaks. These can be a source of "lost" water. That is, we are paying for it, but it is not doing anybody any good. In fact, it is literally going down the drain (and sometimes messing up the landscape in the process). Our landscaping company Epic can come out here and fix these leaks, but they need to know about it.
You might say, "Why doesn't Epic check for leaks when they are mowing?" I can't say with 100% certainty, but my current understanding is that the person doing the mowing is often not associated with the people who fix the sprinkler system. Since they are so focused only on mowing, they often do not notice the tell-tale signs of a leak.
We, the residents, have the advantage of knowing what our property is supposed to look like, and we see it every day. A change that may be suspected as "just a puddle," may raise our suspicions after it persists for more than 24 hours, especially in dry conditions.
What are some signs of sprinkler system leaks?
1. Standing water. Again, in dry conditions, the likelihood of water just hanging around is low. A puddle, especially a big one, becomes suspicious quickly.
2. Running water. This is often seen as water springing out of "nowhere" and then running down the nearest drain. Sometimes it appears to be coming out of the cracks in the curb or over the curb itself.
3. "It's always wet here." If you find yourself saying this, you may be seeing a sprinkler system leak that has been around a while and has not been taken care of. I've heard that we have water springs on the property, but to be honest I don't know if this is true. It is best to have Epic check it out just in case.
What should I do if I suspect a sprinkler system leak?
Call Nancy in the office at 913-663-1103. She will then call the appropriate people at Epic, who will come investigate. The signs that Epic has been there and working on the issue usually include dug-up ground and a drying up of the water. If you don't see these after a few business days, it probably doesn't hurt to call Nancy back, just to confirm Epic got the message. She may tell you that Epic said that there is a natural spring there, and then you can rest assured that we are not pouring money down the drain!
Until Next Time,
Blogmeister
