well i wonder if that means since its so far under the pond that the electric current would be weaker if it did energize the water...i realize conduit wont help much but it does give me a second line of defense...power co. called back and said they dont recommend it being there...ofcoarse they are going to say that to cover their ass...but he said as far as safety goes it depends on who you talk to..said they run underground all over that go under ditches that hold water,streams and such..and the people he talked to said shouldnt be a real issue..going to come out to give me an estimate to reroute it but said i wasnt looking at 5000 dollars most likely...ouch!...told him id probably leave it and he said that would be fine with him unless he gets word from someone up higher that it has to be moved....anyone who has any more input would be greatly appreciated...thanks