Lazy rivers have become a mainstay in countless waterparks and resort pool facilities. As Eric Herman points out here, it is vitally important that when properties advertise the presence of a lazy river, that it actually fits the definition. As he recently discovered, it’s a surprisingly big disappointment when that turns out to be untrue.
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Watershape University is not taking the summer off, but we are easing up on the comprehensive educational programs we present the rest of the year. WU’s Summer Series offers brief but useful educational tidbits that watershapers can incorporate into their work providing top-shelf design, engineering and construction services.
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Aquascape’s Ed Beaulieu designed and installed a unique Otter Pond for Blake’s Exotic Animal Ranch near Southwest Ranches, Fla. The project included a constructed wetland filter and rainwater harvesting system designed to boost filtration for animal use and conserve water – and a viewing area where visitors get up close and personal with the playful residents.
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Pentair/A&A (Phoenix, AZ) makes the Water Actuated Valve (WAVE) for cleaning and circulation system control, directing the water to specific zones of the pool. Standard features such as a built-in speed control and “QuikStop” ensure optimum cleaning and circulation, as well as “functional flexibility.” The valve contains no screens or filters and is self-cleaning. Its low-profile design provides for discreet installation adjacent to the pool, allowing for aesthetically compliant, hydraulic systems.
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Crystal Fountains (Toronto, ON) offers the WDK Series nozzle designed for interactive play or swimming pool perimeters. The nozzle comes with three different water effect options included that can be easily swapped throughout the season depending on preference or application. The nozzle is available in one-inch inlet size, is made of cast bronze and can be installed vertically or horizontally.
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As we celebrate our nation’s independence, here’s an inspiring look at one of the most transforming examples of ingenuity in U.S. history – the Erie Canal. Connecting eastern cities and ports with the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal gave rise to an economic surge and geographic integration that propelled westward expansion.
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As we approach the 4th of July, 2022, Eric Herman offers a unique summation of our history and ongoing relationship with the world of water. As he points out, creating water infrastructure and technology stands among our society’s greatest achievements.
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Over a third of the world’s population lives in arid climates where water is scarce. A new technology developed by scientists and engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have synthesized material that might be able to help water-insecure people access safe drinking water in areas where it doesn’t rain.
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Among the many challenges facing the pool industry, a shortage of lifeguards is keeping thousands of public pools across the country from opening. One possible solution may be to look to senior citizens as a possible source to fill the gap. After all, being a lifeguard is not restricted to the young.
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Water’s Endless Beauty: an interview with artist April Waters