Controlling Aquatic Nuisances In Ponds
Annual Management Program Case Study

Location:
Virginia Beach, VA

Project Timeframe: 
2001 to present

Project Manager:
David Ellison, Director of Lake Management: South, Southwest and West 

Key Staff:
Dustin Kennedy, Aquatic Biologist and Regional Leader
Kyle Finerfrock, Environmental Scientist  
Derek Johnson, Certified Lake Manager

Site Description:
This property is a large residential community located in southern Virginia Beach. The property contains 12 ponds, 13 fountains and a submersed aeration system.

Scope of Work:
The ponds and fountains in this community are maintained by SOLitude through annual lake and fountain service. Algae control, submersed and shoreline weed control, and fountain service are included in the annual maintenance contract for this residential community.

Project Description:
This community is set on approximately 400 acres in Virginia Beach, VA. Since 2001 this residential community has contracted SOLitude to maintain their lakes and fountains. SOLitude performs bi-weekly fountain and lake service during the year and proactively solves any vegetation issues within the community’s lakes and ponds. Thirteen fountains have been installed in the ponds. The aeration and fountains coupled with SOLitude’s annual service program have been vital to improving the water quality in the community.