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The Eliminator Pond: Engineering the Ultimate Recreational Swim Pond

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When a project begins as a simple pondless waterfall and evolves into a massive, 350,000-gallon recreational swim pond, you know you are in for an extraordinary ride. But nothing quite prepared our team for the sheer scale, logistical hurdles and technical challenges that lay ahead. From managing subterranean groundwater and transporting 250 tons of rock […]

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Vaynerchuk’s Pond : One Year Later

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One year after an ambitious quarter-million-gallon pond build, mature plantings, clear water and a new generation of koi reveal the project’s true character. When the last boulder was set and the water first began to move through Sasha Vaynerchuk’s newly transformed backyard pond, the scale of the project was impossible to miss. A collaboration among

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The Science Behind Natural Swimming Pool Filtration

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There’s been an explosion of interest in natural swimming ponds over the last couple of years, fueled by concerns about the health risks of chemical disinfectants. Monitoring of chemical-free ponds over the last 50-plus years, particularly in Europe, shows Natural Swimming Ponds typically meet recreational water standards without needing chlorine or other disinfectants when systems

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Engineering the World’s Largest Naturally Filtered Waterpark

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Land of Natura is anchored by a five-acre 20-foot-deep natural swimming pond Located in the south-central part of the state, the Wisconsin Dells has long carried the title of Waterpark Capital of the World, earned through its numerous aquatic attractions that offer similar experiences in style and design. But a different vision, called Land of

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Vegas East: A Backyard Oasis Like No Other

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When the client first approached us, they had one dream: a recreational pond that felt less like a pool and more like a living, breathing aquatic retreat. Not just water in the backyard, but an experience: A backyard oasis like no other. They wanted a place to relax, recharge, and share a lifestyle built around

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Natural Plunge Pool Pushes Design Boundaries

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As the founder of Stonebridge Pond & Waterfall, I’m always thinking of ways to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship and stretch my imagination beyond the ordinary. For this build, I combined a couple of thoughts I’ve been meditating on for several years. First, I’d thought about the dark, cool depth of water in

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How to Master the Bare-liner Pond Floor Finish

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In this article I will share how to master the bare-liner pond floor finish. In 2006, I started construction of my prototype natural swimming pool in southeastern Australia using EPDM rubber liner as the waterproof membrane. At that time, I had no experience cutting and joining EPDM liner. I was concerned that a water depth

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Learn Advanced Swim Pond Techniques at Group Build with Industry Leaders!

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Mark your calendars for March 3- 4, 2025! Envisioned by Shaun Lindley as a tribute to his wife and grandchildren, and organized by the Pond Professionals Alliance, this 40’x80’ swim pond build will be one to remember! Designed and led by Craig McBride (Swim Pond and All Aquatics) and Larry Carnes (Reflections Water Gardens) in the days leading up to Water Garden Expo.

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A Swim Pond with Spa Benefits

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When polled, 10 out of 10 mermaids will tell you that this natural swimming pool in Barrington, Illinois is a breath of fresh air — and that’s because it literally is. This Reflections Water Gardens swim pond project features the latest filtration technology, using microbubble aeration in conjunction with ozone to keep water quality at

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