I have an artesian well that flows into the pond 24/7. This year, we have had to pump from that well about every couple of weeks for a few days to raise the water about 4 inches. The pond is about 1 acre in size. By pumping the water, i am able to increase the volume dramatically. I pump it to the front of the yard where it utilizes a round fountain and limestone rock configuration before it tumbles down a rock stream to enter the pond.

One thing to consider is that the D.O. of the well water was only 2.5 mg/l when I measured it yesterday! The water temp is a constant 46 deg.F. It might be something to consider and you may want to shoot the water in the air via a fountain or have it tumble over a rock bed to try and aerate it some before it reaches the pond?

I know what you mean about the appearance of a full pond. It starts to look a little on the sad side when the water level drops. I try to stay on top of it.

Last edited by Rattletrap2; 08/30/10 01:14 PM.