2 out of 3 ain't bad...but what's happening to the water?

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My new (and 1st!) home came with a lovely pond; 8'x5'x2', recirculation and no fish. The water level never get lower other than due to evaporation in the summer. There are 3 pipes that deposit water into the pond, each have housing with a shut off valve. (I figured that out by closing the valves and the water stop flowing into the pond.) One the of pipes is currently off, and when that valve is turned open, water flows the same as the other two, but pretty soon the water level drops and the soil on that side of the pond is wet. The water level is below the pipes to begin with. What could be happening? Where should I begin to diagnose this? Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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Welcome Rebecca1906!
Is there a pump and filter that is circulating the water?
It sounds like one of the valves might be leaking.
Can you post any pictures?

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If water only leaks when that valve is open, then the leak must be in the plumbing BEYOND that valve. I would do some digging (literally), and take a look at whatever comes after said valve.
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Welcome and yep sounds like a pipe could be cracked also .What fun we have with our pond problems and there is always 1 at least .The you never know what is next :)
 

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Welcome to our group! Pictures help us a lot in helping you, post some when you can.
 

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