Pondless® Waterfall
Pondless® Waterfalls are simply a re-circulating waterfall
and/or stream without the presence of a pond. You can enjoy the sight
and sound of running water without the maintenance of a pond.
The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature
in a water garden. If space is lacking in your yard or you have safety
concerns with a pond, go Pondless®! The name basically explains it
all. It’s a waterfall and stream, without the pond. So why would you
want a waterfall without a pond? The truth is that a Pondless®
Waterfall isn’t for everyone, but it can be a great alternative for
someone who isn’t quite sure if a pond is right for their family.
Safety
Because
there is no pool of water, a Pondless® Waterfall is a great option if
you are concerned about safety issues associated with a traditional
pond.
Cost
Cost
can be a big factor when considering the type of pond you want to
build. In most cases, the price of a Pondless® waterfall will be less
than a pond, because there is less labor involved, as well as less rock
and materials. Operating costs are also less. Because you’re not
dealing with an established ecosystem, it’s not necessary to run the
pump 24/7.
The
Aquasurge pump is a great choice more most pondless waterfalls.
Space
The small size of the Pondless® Waterfall means you can build and enjoy a beautiful waterfall anywhere in you yard.
Maintenance
- Taking care of your Pondless® Waterfall is easy. Filling the
reservoir every few weeks to compensate for water loss because of
evaporation is all that’s required.
Flexibility
Perhaps
the best part of the Pondless® Waterfall is the possibility for the
future. If you change your mind later, wishing you’d build a pond,
that’s ok! If you leave enough room around the base of the waterfall,
it’s easy to add a pond onto a Pondless® Waterfall.
Complete System
It
might be difficult to imagine a waterfall and stream without a pond.
Where does the water go? A Pondless® Waterfall works much like a
regular pond. The hole, deeper than a normal pond, is dug then lined
with rock and gravel, and filled with water. The water is then
circulated from beneath the rocks and gravel by a pump that sits on
the bottom, inside a Snorkel™ Vault. A pipe runs from there up to a
BioFalls™ Filter or Waterfall Spillway and into an overflowing
waterfall, where it falls back into the reservoir. Since the water
level never pools above the level of the rock and gravel fill, it give
the appearance of a waterfall without a pond, when in fact, the
“pond” is there but not visible.
The Pondless® Waterfall has
made many water-lovers who were previously unable to indulge in the
sweet sounds of falling water, very happy. It’s a great alternative for
those who are trying to get their feet wet, or looking to fit a
little bit of paradise into their own backyard. In other words, when
all else fails … go Pondless®!
