A question we get asked fairly often is, “how much does it cost to run a pond/fountain?”
The answer, it depends. There are so many variables and subjective factors to consider. However, it’s not as much as you may think.
When it comes to most unnatural pond and fountain systems, they aren’t made with sustainability in mind. Sump pumps being the most common choice for systems, these pumps were not made to be run constantly in a pond or fountain environment. As such, water systems using these kind of pumps and modified filters can cost hundreds of dollars a month to keep in use. Oftentimes, homeowners will end up turning their features off after a couple months because of the high operating cost, leaving a stagnant eyesore behind.
Instead of using a general purpose system to operate your waterscape, using a dedicated system such as those engineered by Aquascape are designed to be operated 24/7/365. Using a dedicated system that is crafted around a continually running ecosystem allows the engineering and design of the parts and materials to hold up under the constant strain as well as to perform much better in the long-term. Fountains and ponds using our Aquascape pump and filtration systems cost on average between $20-$40 a month. Even better, while a sump pump system will break down over the course of few months to a year or constant pumping, a dedicated pond pump system will continue smoothly operating at this economical rate for years to come.