Leaks and water loss
Irrigation Leak Detection and Repair
Standing water, an unusually wet spot, or a zone that loses pressure can point to a leak or damaged connection. Greater Aiken Irrigation evaluates the affected area and related zone components so the repair addresses the source rather than only the symptom.
Common signs
- Water pools in one spot after a cycle.
- A zone has lower pressure than it used to.
- A sprinkler continues to seep when the system is off.
- The ground is unusually soft near an irrigation line or valve box.
What can cause it
- Cracked fittings, risers, or lines.
- Damage from landscape work, roots, or ground movement.
- A valve that is not closing correctly.
- A leak that affects downstream pressure and coverage.
What Travis checks
- Identify when and where the water appears.
- Run the affected zone and inspect visible connections.
- Check nearby valves, heads, and fittings.
- Confirm the repair restores normal operation and coverage.
A clear service path
Start with the problem you can see.
You do not need technical irrigation vocabulary before reaching out. A description of the affected area, when it started, and what the system is doing is enough to begin a useful diagnostic conversation.
- 01
Tell Travis where you see the water or pressure change.
- 02
Review the affected zone and accessible system components.
- 03
Discuss the repair needed before work proceeds.
- 04
Test the zone after repair and clean up the work area.
System components
Parts of the system that may need attention
- Lines and fittings
- Risers
- Valves
- Valve boxes
Questions homeowners ask
Can a leak affect only one sprinkler zone?
Yes. A leak or damaged fitting can be isolated to one zone, although a diagnostic check helps determine whether it is also affecting pressure elsewhere.
Should I stop running the system if I see pooling water?
If water is actively pooling or flowing where it should not, pause that zone if you can and call for advice. Note where and when the water appears.
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