Why Proper Water Management Matters
Effective lake and pond management goes beyond controlling algae and weeds; its ultimate goal is to slow the waterbody’s aging process. Proper maintenance enhances property value, turning a potential depreciating asset into a prime amenity.
Over time, lakes and ponds become overly enriched with nutrients. This process is accelerated in urban areas where construction, landscaping, recreation, and other human activities increase nutrient pollution. For example, when lawn fertilizers, leaf litter, or eroded sediment are washed into lakes and ponds, they bring excess nutrients that fuel pond weeds and algae. Without intervention, waterbodies slowly lose water capacity and water quality imbalances worsen. The result? Accumulation of muck increases risks of flooding, harmful algal blooms, foul odors, nuisance mosquitoes and midges, unsightly aesthetics, and fish kills.
Restore Balance Naturally with TryMarine
Proactively managing water quality to help reduce nutrient levels and bottom muck is nothing new; however, there are new technologies that can help us better restore aging ponds and extend their lifespan. TryMarine is an exciting product for turning back the clock on eutrophication and keeping waterbodies healthy and functional.
Over time, excess organic matter settles at the bottom of lakes and ponds, forming nutrient-rich muck that devours oxygen and hosts nuisance weeds and algae. TryMarine accelerates the natural processing of muck, making more oxygen available to the rest of the ecosystem. Broader availability of dissolved oxygen invigorates the natural resident food web, driving the consumption of excess nutrients. Over time, thick, slimy muck levels will dissipate and oxygen levels will sustainably increase, creating a natural balanced food-web. This natural balance drives water clarity, and a healthy appearance. TryMarine is NSF-60 certified making it safe even for drinking water applications. It is suitable for a wide range of waterbodies, from irrigation ponds to recreational lakes, fisheries and canals.
Before & After TryMarine Treatments
Program Options to Meet Every Waterbody's Needs
Lake and pond owners and managers can now access TryMarine through our SOL Pro-Restore annual management program. This program is designed to help ensure your waterbody receives top-tier care and is set up for long-term success.
We understand that all waterbodies are unique and all stakeholders have different priorities and budgets. Our SOL Pro-Active and SOL Pro-Base programs offer other varying approaches to keep your waterbody on track to meet your goals.
The SOL Pro-Active program focuses on reducing your reliance on reactive chemical applications while proactively keeping your water healthy and beautiful year-round. Our approach incorporates an integrated toolbox of solutions, which may include a combination of ongoing water quality monitoring and testing, nutrient remediation to “deactivate” excess nutrients, beneficial biological bacteria to improve the natural decomposition of organic materials, and routine fountain and aeration system maintenance.
Our SOL Pro-Base plan covers the essentials to keep your waterbody looking its best. While safe and effective, it is not considered a preventative approach to lake and pond management, but may be the right solution depending on your goals and budget.
SOL Pro Annual Management Plans
Keeping your lake or pond clean and beautiful isn’t a one-time job. It requires consistent, ongoing care by highly trained lake management professionals – and that’s exactly what you get with your SOL Pro Plan*.
SOL Pro Base
If your goal is to maintain aesthetic appeal and compliance with the most cost-effective program, we can help get you there with our SOL Pro Base plan by addressing the symptoms of poor water quality using reactive algae and weed treatments. For a more comprehensive approach, with fewer chemical applications, consider our SOL Pro-Active plans.
SOL Pro Annual Management Plans
- Algae & Aquatic Weed Treatments
- Basic Water Quality Assessment
- Visual Monitoring
SOL Pro-Active
Algae and weeds are a symptom of poor water quality. With advanced water quality testing, it’s possible to identify imbalances and address them before they physically reveal themselves. At SOLitude, we recommend taking a proactive approach to lake management to help you reduce your reliance on chemical applications and keep your water healthy and beautiful year-round.
SOL Pro Annual Management Plans
- Algae & Aquatic Weed Treatments (as needed)
- Advanced Water Quality Testing
- Recurring Water Quality Monitoring
- Visual Monitoring
- Source Reduction (Nutrient Remediation and/or Biological Treatments)
- Routine Fountain, Aeration and Fish Feeder Maintenance (If Applicable)
SOL Pro Restore
Address the root cause of your unhealthy, aging waterbody by taking a restorative approach to lake management. TryMarine Restore enhances water quality by processing nutrient-rich bottom muck and increasing oxygen availability, creating a balanced ecosystem that can better maintain itself over time.
SOL Pro Annual Management Plans
- Increases oxygen availability in bottom sediments and water
- Removes muck, leaves behind sand
- Improves water quality while increasing depth
- NSF-60 certified, no water use restrictions
- Not an herbicide or algaecide
- Improves your lake’s natural ability to sustain ecological balance
*Management recommendations and solutions vary by region. Your Business Development Consultant will share and discuss details of each plan.
Custom Solutions for Cleaner, Healthier Water
Whether you’re interested in a restorative program, a proactive approach, or a budget-friendly option to keep your water clean, an Aquatic Expert can tailor a program to meet your lake or pond’s unique needs. By prioritizing modern, science-backed tools, we’ll help ensure your waterbody continues to be a clean, beautiful, functional asset well into the future.
You Deserve Clean, Beautiful Water
SOLitude Lake Management is a nationwide environmental firm committed to providing sustainable solutions that improve water quality, enhance beauty and preserve natural resources.
SOLitude’s team of aquatic scientists specializes in the development and execution of customized lake, stormwater pond, wetland and fisheries management programs. Services include water quality testing and restoration, algae and aquatic weed control, installation and maintenance of fountains and aeration systems, shoreline erosion control, muck and sediment removal and invasive species management. SOLitude partners with homeowners associations, golf courses, private landowners, businesses and municipalities. SOLitude Lake Management is part of Rentokil Terminix, a leading business services company, operating across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
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