Lake Maintenance as Easy as 1, 2 (3 not needed)

If you’re reading this, you probably either work to maintain commercial areas of water or are attracted to the beauty a lake can bring to a residence. There is no doubt that lakes beautify existing landscapes and truly add curb appeal; however, many settle for smaller water options to eliminate what has been perceived as a  “headache to maintain”. Fortunately, we are here to show you three simple tasks to make lake maintenance as easy as 1, 2.

Lake owners must first realize that for a lake to look and feel natural, the water must be clear and inviting.

• The first step to maintaining this large body of water is aeration.

One of the main problems that plague artificial lakes is algae infestation. This can produce an offending odor. It is important to know that infestation can be attributed to the lack of oxygen within the body of water. There are many inexpensive products and pumps available to assist with the water flow, thus circulating the oxygen to maintain a clean lake. Most outdoor fountain suppliers, such as Plaza Fountains, can provide an aeration pump or floating air injectors. In addition, clarifiers help to remove algae and bio-mechanical filters help remove debris and pollutants from the waterscape. The most important aspect of aeration is that it is chemical free, thus offering a much more natural solution to eco-friendly lake maintenance.

• The second step to simpler maintenance of lake is filtration.

Beyond circulating the water well through aeration, it may be necessary at times to remove particles or nutrients that begin to pollute the waterways. Fountain consultants suggest the use of mechanical and biological filtration primarily because it does not include a chemical approach. Aquamax pumps, available at PlazaFountains.com, produce waterfalls and courses to move pond water to a filter system. The motor technology, complete with a 24 hour system, is the ideal low-operating cost pump. In addition, bio-mechanical filters, pressure filters with UVC clarifiers and Biotec Screenmatic high-performance filters offer a unique solution. Small pond owners have also praised the floating in-pond skimmers and pond vacuums available through Plaza Fountains.