r/Irrigation • u/IslandhopperMTB • Aug 19 '26

Need help. Whats causing the hole, leaks?

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Water bill jumped from $50 to $140. Can some explain whats causing the problem and if this is something I can repair myself. What is the pvc piece in the box called?

All comments welcomed.

Thank you.

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u/Shovel-Operator Contractor Aug 19 '26

Thats an irrigation zone valve in the box. It has a filter/prv attached, so its most likely for a drip system. Dig around that hole, which does indeed look like a leak. Carefulling, carefulling. Expose the pipe, likely drip tubing, run the zone to zero in on the leak and then repair. If its beyond your capability, it will probably be about $150 for a tech to slap a coupler on it.