Case Studies/BLOG

The Case Studies below are from some of the projects which illustrate the various types of projects carried out by The Aqua Contractor. Read our Blog here too.

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CANAL BOAT LIVING IN WINTER

Canal boat living in winter | The Aqua Contractor

You're not alone if canal boat living sounds tempting. Even in the depths of winter.

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FISHING IN WINTER

Fishing in winter | The Aqua Contractor

Winter fishing can be just as inviting and successful when you take some Aqua Contractor tips...

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AQUATIC WEEDS AND GLOBAL WARMING

Aquatic Weeds and Global warming | The Aqua Contractor

Aquatic weeds and global warming are closely connected.

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AUTUMN POND CARE

The Aqua Contractor | Autumn Pond Care

As autumn deals a blow to summer and eventually heralds the arrival of winter, pond care looms into view for both domestic and commercial pond owners.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LIVING NEXT TO A LAKE?

Mom Son Resting By Lake

Given we’re rougly 60% water, it kind of makes sense that lakeside living promotes many benefits. So, let’s dive right in and see what’s what!

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ARE POND FOUNTAINS A GOOD INVESTMENT?

Nice Fountain With Leafy Trees Background

Who doesn’t love a fountain? There’s just something uplifting about the sight and sound of moving water. For a great many of us anyway. But other than a pleasing aesthetic, are pond fountains a good investment?

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HISTORY OF THE BRITISH HOLIDAY CAMP

Butlins

Hi-de-Hi campers! If that reference is lost on you, perhaps you’re too young to remember the 80s TV comedy series Hi-de-Hi set in a British holiday camp in the late 50s/early 60s, or maybe it just passed you by.

HULL
CITY COUNCIL

Hull City Council

Recently we addressed aquatic weed problems at a fishing lake under the responsibility of Hull City Council.

CENTER PARCS
VARIOUS SITES

Weed Control At Center Parcs

We undertake weed and reed clearance works at various Center Parcs locations.

WESTON PARK ESTATE
SHROPSHIRE

Weston Park Estate Pond Weed Control

We carried out clearance of silkweed from a 7 acre lake in the grounds of a stately home in Shropshire...

TROUT FISHERY
STIRLINGSHIRE

Pond Weed Control In Stirling

This large trout fishery in Stirlingshire contacted us to undertake aquatic weed clearance at several lochs....

MANLEY MERE
FRODSHAM, CHESTER

Clearing Pond Weed At Manley Mere

At this site we successfully carried out weed clearance works of a large lake at Manley Mere Watersports....

TAUNTON CANAL
SOMERSET

Weed Control At Canal Somerset

On this project we were appointed by a dredging contractor to carry out emergency aquatic weed harvesting work......

HAVEN
LAKELAND HOLIDAY PARK, LAKE DISTRICT

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We were delighted to be appointed to undertake weed removal at Lakeland Holiday Park for Haven.

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AQUATIC WEEDS AND FLOODING

Branches Leafless Tree Water

We specialise in water weed management that’s in harmony with ecosystems and wildlife. One reason is to minimise the likelihood of flooding when water weeds have been left to their own devices.

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ARE AQUATIC WEEDS MORE OF A PROBLEM DURING SUMMER?

are aquatic weeds more of a problem in summer?

As a general rule of thumb, all shapes and sizes of ponds and lakes can, unfortunately, get choked with weeds when it's hotter.

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THE AQUA CONTRACTOR - WHO WE WORK WITH

Who we work with | The Aqua Contractor

At The Aqua Contractor, we work with many companies and bodies across the UK to keep aquatic weeds at bay so that they don’t cause issues...

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THE DANGERS OF UNTREATED AQUATIC WEEDS

The dangers of untreated aquatic weeds | The Aqua Contractor

Aquatic weeds are like extended family. They can be tolerated in small numbers, but if you see too many of them all at once, then Houston we have a problem.

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DOMESTIC POND WEED TYPES

Aqua Contractor | Domestic pond weed types

Hello and welcome to our second June 2024 blog where this time, we put domestic pond weed types under the microscope.

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LAKES OF THE UK

Lakes of the UK | The Aqua Contractor

You don’t have to go far in the UK before being captivated by a beautiful lake or loch. We have a vested interest at The Aqua Contractor of course, being the market leader in lake weed removal.