A backyard pond enhances the aesthetic appeal of your property. However, behind its beauty is the danger it poses to kids and pets. This is why experts encourage homeowners to use pond covers or pond safety nets to avoid untoward accidents.

Below are some of the most common nightmares of property owners with landscape ponds.

Falling And Drowning

There’s always the risk of drowning when you have a pond at home. While kids are often involved in accidental falls and drowning, it can also be dangerous to older adults and pets. If you have an unmarked pond, it can also be a legal liability if an unknowing visitor falls into it. Always take the necessary precautions to ensure kids' safety while playing around the pond.

Bacteria

If not properly maintained, the stagnant water in the pond may harbor dangerous bacteria that can be potentially hazardous to one’s health. If you contract E. coli from the runoff of fecal matter from pets and other animals, it can lead to diarrhea and other more serious problems. The scum in the pond may also lead to rashes and other illnesses when it gets in contact with your skin or is ingested.

Parasites

Since most pond water is not treated, they are home to millions of parasites that are unseen by the naked eye. When someone accidentally swallows water from the pond or touches one’s mouth with hands that come in contact with its water, it may result in parasites entering your system. You can only imagine what’s next when worms and other deadly parasites start messing with your body.

Contaminated With Chemicals

If you maintain a garden around a pond and you use chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, the water runoff will bring these toxic chemicals into the water. If you have fish in your pond, it may kill these creatures. It will, of course, also be harmful to birds and other animals that may drink from the pond.

How To Keep Your Landscape Pond Safe

Safety advocates encourage property owners to use pond covers and pond safety nets to prevent falling and drowning.

Pond safety nets can be easily installed as a DIY project. At pondsafety.com, we send you a complete pond safety cover grid kit that can easily be bolted on the edge of the pond, slabs, or timber. The kit comes with full instructions, plus our team is ready to answer your questions on how to use our products properly.

When it comes to the cleanliness of the water, there are several steps homeowners can take. The first is to understand the factors affecting the clarity of the water. You can also add beneficial bacteria that can help balance the system. Maintaining a good population of fish and other inhabitants can help. Likewise, you can try several best filtration options for your setup and location.

If you need pond covers or pond safety net, check out www.pondsafety.com. Get in touch with us via 01623 438049 or [email protected].