Natural Pools & Swim Ponds in California - No Chlorine or Chemicals - Aquascape System

This video is all about natural swimming pools aka recreation ponds. We have noticed a huge increase in requests from our clients to build "natural swimming pools" or "recreation ponds".
These are a great alternative to traditional chlorinated pools or salt water pools. In our natural pools, we use a biological filtration system paired with a skimmer but on a much larger scale. This is called a Wetland Filter and an Intake Bay when building a larger eco system. We use the Aquascape Inc. method and equipment to build all of our water features.
In addition to the biological filtration system, we added U.V. (ultraviolet) light sterilizers, an automatic dosing system (for water treatments & natural beneficial bacteria) and a IonGen G2 filtration add-on. These boost the filtration and clarity of the water so swimming in a natural pool feels refreshing and clean.
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[@lauragwillim1055]

Really awesome. I never considered a natural pool. So relaxing and peaceful. I’m sure the homeowners just love spending time at the pond/beach.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Absolutely!

[@off3nsiv3b3havior9]

You sir have the coolest job ever. This is awesome.

[@chadmorrill1850]

I agree completely!:)

[@gubeym]

He would probably enjoy his job in Texas more.
It’s an absolute nightmare to get any permits for building in LA

[@mfachryofficial]

Agreed

[@michaelgrant5312]

I am watching from Jamaica, I am so fascinated with this natural pool , I love it, your work is amazing

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thanks so much

[@hensonlaura]

Thank you for talking to me like I'm a thinking human being, and not a wallet! Such an inspiring video, much appreciate a little peek at the practicalities of paradise and what is possible, in a natural pool. Huge fan.

[@chadmorrill1850]

You’re welcome:) thank you for your support!

[@saraparker4082]

I always wanted a swimming pond. I ended up designing my pool to look like a pond. People have to ask if it’s a pond or pool so I guess I did good.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Amazing!! Ponds are the best

[@fawnabullis886]

One of these days I'll have a swim pond. I love water. Chinese ponds are my favorite...

[@thomasdempsey678]

Do you have pictures or video?

[@kaisabroxy]

Also known as rec pond

[@iishuffle28]

Post a video!

[@Bettinasisrg]

I knew someone who used compacted clay and used natural grasses to filter so it was totally natural and clean.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thats awesome!! But, California doesn't have the best soil for this, or weather for that matter (rains only in early spring maybe 3 times). You would be using so much water compared to a liner.

[@ArikRaisaChannel]

Wow great, greetings from Borne (May all the viewers of Canel California water, always in the protection of Allah swt, given health, smooth fortune and make all affairs easy, amen yra

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thank you🙏🏻

[@jasminemedina8077]

Holy moly that rock makes the water look soo blue and tropical. I love it!

[@ravynalexander1895]

These are amazing! When I owned a landscape company, I started designing natural ponds. They are so beneficial in every way and your crew does an amazing job ❤

[@swatisquantum]

You’re making dreams come true.
A form of paradise on earth.
Always wondered how this would look!
Wow. So many possibilities.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you so much!!

[@donnakawana]

If I ever get rich I want a natural pool with a lazy river... Love it so much!!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@Catbooks]

Beautiful. What I was waiting for was to see someone swim in the swim ponds.

[@zalgin_6473]

Watching fr hongkong

[@LampWaters]

How lovely the windmill catches in a shadow on the ground next to the beach. Very cool.

[@chadmorrill1850]

It’s a really cool windmill:) thanks for watching our vlog!

[@eb3043]

This is awesome! Significantly faster build than the the regular concrete/cement chlorinated pools too.

[@chadmorrill1850]

Yes! And liner ponds look way more natural then concrete

[@StallionFernando]

Also alot less expensive or at least they should be.

[@minedantaken1684]

@@StallionFernando how the fock does it look less expensive? It's literally a private oasis!

[@JustinWayneDawg]

@@minedantaken1684because it requires removing soil and adding water. Obviously some other items if it must be mechanical for these clients. Pools need formwork, pumps, trenches etc

[@Joshua-n9r9y]

I had to replay it 3 times to hear what you were talking Bout

[@marcellekirkham2768]

Love it!!! Ive always dreamed of having an entire back yard covered by a natural pool

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you Marcelle! These homeowners are living the dream for sure!

[@salmanfais1974]

Your videos are so good
Love from india

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thank you Salman! Love India:)

[@yo_who]

His voice is perfect for narrative work. Very soothing

[@chadmorrill1850]

aww thanks yo😊

[@samsamson3890]

Nothing quite as relaxing and enjoyable than a pool of algae!

[@chadmorrill1850]

a little algae isn’t gonna kill ya Sam, but a pool full of chemicals might! Thanks for watching

[@LordRubino]

Oh maaaan! This is amazing. I wish you could come here in Italy and build a pond like that for me! Stunning! I'm in love

[@raydreamer7566]

Looks fantastic and I really like the idea of the sandy beach area ....

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks Ray!

[@JinxDClown]

Would LOVE to have one......cant afford one. But you guys look like you do EXCELLENT work!

[@loryattdesu7319]

It would be so nice to live next to a river or a natural pond like this!

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Water is the best therapy

[@greggreg2263]

Very impressed with the workmanship. Everything is top-notch.🏆✅

[@lananicole9545]

Awesome 😍😍😍now binge watching your videos!!

[@sssaeedssahz.1434]

So amazing😍.just one thing you have trim around pool with plant🌾🌿flowers🌷⚘⚘🌹🌺and some small statue🗽and you can put decoration like tiny ship wreck or fake shell🐚underwater its become your pool look nicer
Love and greeting from iran🇮🇷

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks!

[@marcospacheco7681]

OMG it's increíble all thouse proyects are so so pro,,,o Jobs,, i loved

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks Marcos!!!

[@donroberts6295]

Absolutely beautiful. I wish you guys were in Ga- I’d give you free reign to design/build on my property.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Maybe one day Don!! :)

[@soulofsolidarity705]

Awesome sir, you must know @dehakims aviary team 👍👍 great job

[@chadmorrill1850]

thank you very much! I’ll have to look him up

[@Adultremodeling]

I absolutely love your work, I live in NorCal and would love one of these!

[@jasonschmidt777]

Such great video editing! And dope water features 🤘🏽

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thanks Jason!

[@IdaDetjen-ng6vc]

Awesome..!!..I wished got that kinda pond ...I only got land to do it..( I got 20 Ac in Minnesota )one day I hope..my dream pond will come true..❤😅

[@DaBuddaMan252]

All of em look fantastic 👍🤙

[@adrianszaj6736]

Popieram takie naturalne baseny Całym sercem coś dla ludzi roślin i zwierząt .

[@thepoptingz]

You have inspired me to build a natural pond. Stunning btw!

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thats so awesome and thank you Moe!

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you Moe!! That is amazing, we love hearing more people getting into the hobby, it's so rewarding.

[@coloringwithd]

Saw this video and knew I had to subscribe 🌞🌞🌞. I really want a swimming pond with fish.

[@deihanpark4374]

It's amszing your job..

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thank you! I’m very grateful to do what I do🙏🏻

[@sethjohnson4513]

Can you make a video talking about the permit(s) you pull for these pond projects? Where do you source your construction doocuments?

[@jejaksiaki4981]

Wow very good

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MariadeJesusGutierrez]

Every time I start to consider an estimate for my traditional to swim pond conversion, I see your heavy equipment massive construction and there’s no way.

[@RetaliationOG]

Going to need a quote on this 😍 so I can set that as my income bucket list!

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Swim ponds range anywhere from $50,000-$150,000 depending on size, depth, upgrades, waterfall size etc. Something can be built for any budget, you can start off with a regular koi pond starting for around $8,000 and then go for a swim pond later on ;)

[@ashlieneevel9671]

Your rock work looks nice

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks!

[@bmz3748]

Wow! This video has it all! Awesome ponds, koi, llamas...what more could you want?

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks! Ha yep Koi and llama go together like peanut butter and jelly;)

[@Mang82107]

I find these pools like so calming for some reason 😂

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you Mang :)

[@patriciayingst5783]

I am in love, natural is the only way for me Now! Perfect 🙏❤🌏

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you Patricia!

[@alttab76yearsago46]

ohhh shttt 🔥 Now I got to add this natural pool on may dream list deymm

[@FairHavenFarm]

David Pagan Butler is The Godfather of organic swimming ponds!

[@anncazares111]

I’m lookin for natural pool without ant chlorine…
Will he show options??

[@timmywood9677]

Wow that second pond was nice 😲if I owned that pond I would have trout in it

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Now you're talking! We would loveee to build a trout pond for someone. That would be the coolest :)

[@lovephotography1966]

I can't wait to get my house. I will be contacting you.

[@chadmorrill1850]

Looking forward to it Love!

[@susanurbanczyk9084]

I have wanted a pool my entire life and I really would like it to be a natural pool. Edit: When customers started to want these how did you learn how too create them so they self sustained?

[@chadmorrill1850]

We’ve been a distributor and installer of Aquascape products for over 20 years, we learn a lot from them and other contractors in the Aquascape community

[@julanmax]

Great job dude 👍. I enjoyed watching it

[@chadmorrill1850]

thanks Julan!

[@truthseekers696]

This is Good for birds and nature 👍🏼👍🏼

[@chadmorrill1850]

Soooo good!🌱

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Yes it is! Our job is so rewarding!

[@jakec322]

Looks amazing. Do any of your clients request underwater lighting? If so, I’d love to see that pond at night.

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thank you! And yes they look even more amazing at night, all of our projects get aquatic LED lights installed

[@goodlifegreenscapesbrecken5928]

@@chadmorrill1850 how difficult is it right now to get aquatic lighting fixtures? Is it my supplier or...why am I told none are available til November? 😭

[@manojnirmalkar3156]

Nice setup 😊

[@JanieAmericanIrish7777]

Love me some BEAUTIFUL pond builds .👍

[@paola_mos1111]

Está espectacular 👏👏👏👏 saludos desde Argentina 😘🇦🇷

[@chadmorrill1850]

gracias☺️

[@rifqizaldianzaidan8146]

God bless for you sir👏

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you :)

[@teresalewelling7318]

I just love it.

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks:)

[@irfan_mv1330]

wow it's amazing, the pool is really good so I want to make it

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks! You should do it

[@irfan_mv1330]

@@chadmorrill1850 Yes, I'm still in the process of saving to be able to make

[@Brendanjosephstudio]

This is exceptional - I’ve been researching this for a few weeks, in Europe I don’t often see the boulder build-up, our ¼ acres is so flat, it’s lovely to think of the things that can be done with it.

[@SirFoodie1904]

I live in North County San Diego and will buying some land in Fallbrook and would love to have me a swim pond and some fish for my children and grandkids to enjoy.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

We love this idea!! :) Give us a call once you are ready! 818-252-0098

[@cassandragrove7810]

very cool is the maintenance much more then basic pools? I assume the client is so into this pool they appreciate the maintenance.

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks!:) Minimal maintenance required, mainly trimming back the plants and adding beneficial bacteria

[@LampWaters]

Love the levels if the second pond you show

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you!! :)

[@Buildingenjoyment]

Cool builds. We look for properties with rivers running through them. Makes this a whole lot easier.

[@epiclayzz1265]

Wow nice👌👌

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you so much

[@epiclayzz1265]

@@CaliforniaWaterscapes it’s Dylan btw shhhhhhhhh

[@chadfellers9128]

beautiful projects, these are litterly the only projects I miss designing and managing since moving back to the midwest

[@stopbeforethetop276]

Looks awesome, but how sustainable is this pool in california? You have no water

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks!
Believe it or not, these ponds use way less water then the same area covered in plants or lawn. 💦
We recirculate the same water over and over

[@creativeminds3220]

Thank you so much for inspiring us ❤Jezusa

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome 👌 paradise 😎❤

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thank you!!

[@ErnestGregory-o4c]

More about wetland filters, too, please! . Such great video editing! And dope water features .

[@M.Mae.M]

Absolutely beautiful. How do you manage mosquito control with a pond like this in your backyard?

[@chadmorrill1850]

The water’s always circulating in these ponds and fish love to eat mosquito larvae

[@nenaj1]

Mosquitos only like still water

[@aquariumhobby9530]

Very beautiful, due to the fact that there are not enough plants, a landscape without a soul. My opinion is subjective, do not take it with resentment.

[@AE-ix2iz]

Love seeing the drawing and the finished pond from a bird’s eye view. That’s one touch I wished Greg did on his channel.
Subscribed

[@goodlifegreenscapesbrecken5928]

Same!

[@ryannguyen916]

SO NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks Ryan!

[@alonsogarcia1990]

Great work. Im an arborist in so cal urban areas, I also do water features, I'd love to connect sometime.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you Alonso! That would be cool!

[@potatopotatoeOG]

Side note, you remind me of Juice🙈from FBZ

[@geeftw69]

Just insane video beautiful stuff brother

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks🤙🏻

[@noemisalamante3115]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Of course! Thank you for watching :)

[@firandcurly84]

This is it. Absolutely excellent.

[@AlexV523]

So cool!! Love the beach

[@chadmorrill1850]

Thanks Alex!

[@ianmorgan7534]

Absolutely awesome! Fantastic attention to detail and overall dedication to the task at hand is evident when looking at the end result, truly stunning! Great work guys! Wish you were here in the UK🇬🇧 🇺🇲👍

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you Ian!!

[@ljss6805]

​@@CaliforniaWaterscapesHow long is it taking to get all the permitting for a pond like this? We're in LA county and want a pond at some point in the near future, but have heard it takes years and years to get a permit.

[@azizshaf9935]

Amazing!!! Hope more video about recreation pond

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Another video coming soon ;)

[@BakoelGendoel]

so cool....

[@Cahaya_Literasi]

Thinking about building an aviary on there.

[@JG-ps7ov]

oh wow i was your 1k follower. Good job i wish to have something like this in my future.

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank youuu!!! So awesome :)

[@aquascapeponds]

Very cool project man

[@chadmorrill1850]

gracias Jorge🤙🏻

[@misfitkrew2144]

That’s funny it looks like you were in the neighborhood by Laguna lake and then you mentioned Fullerton.

[@juliakent2560]

Wow incredible!!!

[@Arthur-Silva]

Cheers from Fullerton!!!

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

🤙

[@dogcabbageboy467]

This is what money is for. Take all my money

[@shamrock4500]

we used to swim in the cow pond, or their enormous watering trough.

[@selectaindahflorist]

Is natural....Verry good👍

[@UmbreonLuv1]

It's like a fish tank, but outside!

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Gotta love big outdoor fish tanks!

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

How did you handle the deck piers along with the liner? I would guess they are not sitting on top of the liner.

[@roshandonna]

Ha bi bi come to neap to see the real natural❤❤ pool❤❤

[@torokun]

You should do some Q&A sessions for potential future clients.

[@chadmorrill1850]

Great idea! We’ll do a Q&A vlog soon:) shoot me some questions

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Love this idea!! :)

[@gilangmarwanpratama4329]

So cool!

[@chadmorrill1850]

Glad you like it Gilang:)

[@bellswatergardens]

Awesome!

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@potkosongbonsai1818]

amazing

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lorenenoethen9093]

Love swim ponds

[@CaliforniaWaterscapes]

Thank you Lorene!! :)