Welcome to the forum.

If I were in your shoes, I'd do 3 things.

1. Research if dropping a well would be economically feasible.
a) With regards to actual cost of installation.
b) With regards to electric costs per month.
c) With regards to the available water (i.e. will it be enough to overcome the leak?)
d) Will the well water quality be O.K. for the pond.

2. Research how much a 40mm-60mm EDPM liner will cost WITH installation.
3. Research how much a properly compacted clay liner will cost.

With both the clay and EDPM liner, the liner should be installed so it is up above the highest water level in the pond, even in a flood.


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