Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Core of engineers

It would take someone good with numbers who I really trusted to convince me that ponds increase evaporation, as opposed to lettting water run downstream unopposed (I must add that there are a large number of people at this forum who would qualify to do this). My pond, the creek downstream, the river below it, and the reservoir some municipality draws water from all have surfaces that evaporate water - IMO it would take a pretty extensive study to know which lost the most water based on depth, volume surface area, flow rates, and who knows what else that would affect evaporation (Temperature? Air flow? Where to stop???)

As far as complaining about surface water lost because it recharges underground aquifers - that's like complaining that someone is putting money in the bank. Everyone who uses a well for their water, including many municipalities, ought to be greatful for anyone who helps recharge ground water.