Why "Annual" Cleaning is ... BAD! The Dirty Truth About "Annual" Cleaning - a.k.a. "Spring-Cleanouts"
Harmful to the Environment:
"Annual" cleaning requires pumping all the water out of the pond, or water feature.
Large volumes of dirty pond and water feature water rushing from a pipe causes erosion, floods properties, and introduces harmful pathogens into storm water systems.
It is unlawful in most communities to drain dirty pond-cleanout water into the public storm system.
Completely draining, pressure washing, and re-filling ponds and water features consume tremendous amounts of water - adding up to higher costs of ownership.
Annual Spring-Cleanouts Cause Algae and Fish Disease
"Annually" cleaned ponds have a build up of sludge and organics 51 weeks per year that cause excessive algae and unhealthful conditions for Koi and pond fish.
People love their fish, and annually cleaned ponds is a leading cause of fish disease and death due to year-long unhealthful living conditions. Also the extreme fish stress caused by the annual cleaning - catching, removing, temporary holding tanks, and the fatally damaged ecosystem compounds the problem.
Sick, dying, or dead Koi and pond fish cause angry owners. Contractors, web sites, and pond stores that recommend "annual" cleanings (spring-cleanouts) cause angry owners when their beloved Koi and pond fish get sick and/or die from the "annual" cleaning.
"Annual" cleanings (spring-cleanouts) cause the ecosystem to crash - resulting in rapid algae blooms and ammonia spiking that leads to even more fish health problems.
All Russell-Technologies™ pond systems are designed for simple, quick, routine maintenance that keeps ponds clean and healthy are year long - instead of "annual" cleaning.
Owners appreciate having a clean, healthy pond or water feature 52 weeks per year that they can maintain themselves in just minutes per week.
Harmful to the Environment:
