Originally Posted by The Mule
Ah, ok. Hmmm. Any other ideas? I guess moving the pond far enough to be clear of the roots is not an option. What would you do? Any other ideas?

We aren't on city water; we have a well, which happens to be located right next to the pond. Would there be a way to use that to fill it somehow?

When I said 'city water' I just meant whatever water source you use at home, so yes, the well can be used.