At Atlanta Waterscapes, we believe water is more than a visual accent; it is a “noise curtain.”
For over 30 years, John Gray has been engineering aquatic environments that serve a dual purpose: providing breathtaking beauty and reclaiming the peace of a property from the roar of Atlanta’s traffic.
Attracting Attention
One of our most high-visibility projects sits just 150 feet from a major interstate highway. This wasn’t just a landscaping job; it was a branding exercise for a commercial building. We constructed an 8-foot tall rock wall with a 15′ x 10′ footprint, designed specifically to act as a visual showcase for thousands of drivers passing by daily.
Further down at the intersection of Buford Highway and Lennox, we were brought in to perform a complex rescue mission on a commercial “Horseshoe” waterfall. The feature suffered from a failing liner and persistent leaks. We didn’t just repair it; we rebuilt it. Dealing with the intense Southern heat means managing algae is a primary concern, so we installed a high-efficiency filtration system and chemical balance protocol to keep this Atlanta landmark crystal clear.
Turtle Pond
Residential water features often require an even higher level of “aquaculture” expertise. We recently completed a massive 40′ x 14′ rectangular turtle pond designed to be viewed from the home’s portico.
This project was a feat of engineering:
- The Build: 2 feet deep, lined with a 42-mil thick, fish-friendly rubber liner.
- The Environment: A bed of pea gravel and sand on the bottom to encourage natural biological cycles.
- The Detail: The customer personally hand-picked the “Arrim” plants, which were strategically placed to suck up nitrogen from the water.
- The Engineering: An intricate natural and mechanical filtration system ensures the water stays healthy enough for turtles to lay eggs in the surrounding rock work.
The 15,000 GPH “Noise Curtain”
For a rural property in North Georgia, the challenge wasn’t visuals—it was acoustics. The home was plagued by road noise. We designed a river rock stream featuring separate pumps that push between 12,000 and 15,000 gallons per hour (GPH).
By building multiple spillways that allow the water to “bubble and cascade,” we created a dynamic soundscape. This creates a “noise curtain” that effectively drowns out traffic, turning a dynamic backyard into a secluded sanctuary. We lit the entire feature from within and without, ensuring the “motion” of the water is accentuated through the night.
Under-Deck Fountain
Sometimes, the challenge is space. We were hired to build an ornamental concrete fountain tight against an existing deck. This required us to run all the plumbing and a specialized external pump system hidden entirely underneath the deck boards.
Crafted from premium Bluestone rock, this fountain features an adjustable flow rate, allowing the homeowner to choose between a soothing trickle and a more robust waterfall effect. It’s a perfect example of how we “blend” our work into the existing topography of a home.
Our masonry expertise extends beyond water features. See how we bring the same craftsmanship to custom stone mailboxes.
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Whether we are repairing a leak in a commercial horseshoe basin or building a 40-foot stream from scratch, our process remains the same: extensive consultation, technical precision, and a trip to the stone yard to pick out the perfect materials for your specific “Water Oasis.”
Want to add a custom pond or waterfall to your property? Contact us here today to discuss your vision, or view our other services for more water feature ideas.