Do Water Features Use a Lot of Water?

Most modern water features use little water because they use a closed-loop system that recirculates water from a reservoir with a pump. The main causes of water loss are typically due to evaporation or the occasional splash-out. The amount of water needed also depends on the type and size of the water feature. To ensure your water feature in Nebraska or Iowa is built to operate properly, hire professionals to install it.

Most modern water features don't use much water.

Most modern water features don't consume a lot of water because they have a closed-loop system. This system involves recirculating the water once the feature is initially filled. This means most water features only require the initial amount used to fill them. A pump will then move the water through the water feature, collecting it into a basin before circulating it again. With this closed-loop system, you can achieve the feel and appearance of continuously flowing water without using too much supply!

The main water loss in water features is through evaporation or, occasionally, splashing out. Water can evaporate naturally during hot, dry, and windy conditions. If your water feature has stronger water flow, water can splash out, which means you may need to refill it periodically.

Water Requirements Depend on Your Water Feature’s Type & Size

The amount of water that a water feature needs depends on its type, size, and design. Smaller water features naturally require less water because they will have a smaller reservoir, while larger features will need more volume of water to produce a beautiful flow. Here are the common types of water features and how much water they generally need to operate properly:

• Bubblers/Fountains: These are simple water features that involve a single, self-contained reservoir where the pump also sits. The pump will push water up the top of the feature until it flows back down, creating movement and adding tranquil sound while taking up relatively little space.
• Waterfalls: Waterfalls require more water to fill up their reservoir to achieve the beautiful cascading water. It typically involves a pond at the bottom, which also acts as the reservoir, where water is pumped back to the top to keep the loop circulating.
• Pondless Waterfalls: This water feature involves water flowing down a waterfall before disappearing into a hidden reservoir. This is a popular feature because it offers the beauty of a waterfall without a visible pond.

Ensure your water feature is installed correctly by hiring professionals!

Hiring landscaping professionals to install your water feature ensures that it is built properly and doesn't waste water unnecessarily. Professionals know how to design a system for the water feature with the appropriate size of reservoir so you don't use too much water. They will also consider that the size, pump, and plumbing are all tailored to the specific water feature so you can keep water circulating effectively without unnecessary water loss. By hiring experts, you can feel confident your water feature is designed to perform as intended, so you can enjoy its relaxing sounds!

Call our professionals to schedule a consultation for our water feature installation service!

Here at Clear Creek Landscapes, we specialize in creating beautiful custom water features from scratch! Whether you have a vision in mind or need help conceptualizing your water feature, our professionals will work with you to design one that not only meets your preferences but also operates efficiently! Some of the water features that we design and build include waterfalls, bubblers, pondless waterfalls, and more. We offer our water feature installation service to homes and businesses, as well as HOAs, in Omaha, Elkhorn, Gretna, NE, and neighboring areas, including those in Iowa. Call us today at (402) 677-7652 to schedule a consultation and let us help bring your plans to fruition.