New England Lake Maintenance Services

Lakes and ponds are incredible assets, but let’s face it – they’re often a significant headache for those who oversee them. They can be finicky and unpredictable. Weeds and algae may appear seemingly overnight. Flooding and shoreline erosion may worsen with each rainstorm. It can be impossible to keep up with the ever-changing demands of your waterbody while balancing your other responsibilities.

A continuous maintenance approach is one of the best ways to promote a healthy, balanced waterbody that’s always ready to function as designed, whether it’s for stormwater collection, irrigation, or as a beautiful focal point.

Through an annual program, Aquatic Specialists routinely assess nutrient levels, dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity, and many other water quality parameters. Proactive testing makes it easier for experts to detect potential imbalances, such as elevated phosphorus levels, that impact weed and algae growth. A number of nutrient remediation products can be used to restore balance if nutrients exceed desired thresholds. Biological bacteria may also be introduced to help manage bottom muck and support a more balanced ecosystem. Though proactive water quality testing helps prevent nuisance growth before it appears, weed and algae treatments may be completed, as needed, through an Annual Management Program.

Fountains, surface aerators, and submersed aerators foster healthy aquatic ecosystems by increasing dissolved oxygen (DO) and distributing it throughout the water. DO is essential to biological processes below the surface, including fish respiration and the growth of the beneficial bacteria that play a central role in the decomposition of animal waste, dead plant materials, and other organic matter. Routine inspections by Aquatic Experts help ensure that the equipment and its electrical components remain unclogged and watertight. Not only does this help the system run optimally, but it may also preserve the lifespan of the equipment.

Maintaining a secure, healthy shoreline is vital for preventing erosion and the consequential accumulation of sediment at the lake or pond bottom, which can lead to volume loss and even flooding. Well-managed shoreline vegetation acts as a natural barrier that helps hold sediment in place and deter nuisance wildlife. It also helps filter pollutants from stormwater water as it flows into the waterbody during rainstorms. Through an Annual Management Program, Aquatic Specialists regularly remove weeds and other nuisance growth, closely monitor shoreline deterioration, and develop a proactive timeline for future restoration needs.

Lakes and pond maintenance services are an investment, but the costs to kickstart your Annual Management Program and obtain the proper permits may help to reduce larger and unexpected expenses down the road. Partnering with an experienced professional can help you make the most appropriate decisions for your property and your wallet, so that you can maximize the use and enjoyment of your waterbody in the coming year.