Pond fountains, aeration systems and water treatments for HOAs, condo corporations and property managers across Canada - sized for community retention ponds, with written recommendations a board can approve.
Whoever raises the pond at the next meeting rarely has the authority to buy anything. A motion has to be put, seconded and carried — and that needs a written recommendation with an exact model on it, not a product page and a rough range. So that is what we send you.
A quote written to be tabled — exact model, cord length, control panel and delivered pricing in CAD. The documentation a board or property manager needs to put a motion forward.
We size the system before we quote it — against your pond's actual surface area, depth and distance to power. Free, and no obligation.
Back usually within one business day, so the numbers land before the meeting rather than after it. Planning against next year's budget or a reserve fund is fine — tell us and we'll date the quote accordingly.
We service what we sell. Authorized Kasco dealer and certified repair centre in Markham, which matters when the board that approved the unit has turned over twice by year five.
Rather talk it through first? Call or text 1-855-752-5795, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm ET. A human answers.
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Since 1967Family-run fountain supply and service
4.8★ on GoogleFrom pond owners across the GTA
Authorized KascoDealer and certified repair centre, Markham
Most suppliers in this category send you to a contact page and go quiet. Here is exactly what we do instead.
STEP 01
You tell us about the pond
Surface area, rough depth, and how far the water sits from power. If nobody on the board knows, say so — photos and a satellite screenshot are usually enough for us to work from.
STEP 02
We size the system, free
We match horsepower and pattern to your actual pond, check what electrical service is at the water's edge, and flag anything that will cause trouble later — spray drifting onto a walkway, or a cord run that won't reach the panel.
STEP 03
You get something you can table
Exact models, cord lengths, control panel, lighting and delivered pricing in CAD, in writing, usually within one business day. Attach it to the agenda and the board has what it needs to vote.
The cost of leaving it
Why the pond comes up at every summer meeting
Most community ponds are stormwater retention ponds. They were built to hold runoff, not to look good, and nothing about the way they are fed works in your favour.
Runoff keeps feeding it
The pond collects runoff carrying lawn fertilizer and road sediment. That is a nutrient supply arriving with every storm, and it is what algae grows on.
Green water and resident complaints
Still, shallow, nutrient-loaded water goes green fast, and residents who look at it from their balconies write to the board about it every summer.
Odour and bottom muck
Water that sits without circulation loses oxygen at the bottom, muck builds up, and the smell carries to whichever units back onto the water.
Aeration is the long-term fix. Moving and oxygenating the water suppresses algae growth, reduces bottom muck and keeps the pond healthy. The reason it passes at a board meeting, though, is usually the other half of the argument: run that same equipment as a fountain and the liability at the back of the property becomes an amenity residents point at — lit at dusk, visible from the units that face it, and part of what the community looks like.
How we size it
Three facts decide almost everything
Have these ready and we can usually specify a system the same day. Don't have them? Send photos and we'll work it out from there.
Surface area
Roughly how big the water is, in acres or in feet by feet. This sets horsepower and how many units the pond needs.
Average depth
Decides whether a surface unit or bottom diffused aeration is the right approach, and how much of the water column you will actually turn over.
Distance to power
From the water's edge to the nearest panel, and what service is there — 120V, 240V or three-phase. This sets cord length and panel spec.
Two more things worth settling before the motion goes in. First, seasonal handling: fountains come out before freeze-up and go back in each spring, which is a straightforward job for your landscape contractor, and we service GTA-area equipment directly. Second, who runs it day to day — a control panel puts the fountain on a timer and brings the lights on at dusk automatically, so nobody on site has to remember to flip a switch, and nobody on the board has to chase them about it.
For most community ponds a Kasco decorative floating fountain is the popular choice — the 3/4 HP and 1 HP models suit typical retention ponds, with multiple spray patterns and optional LED lighting for evening display. Where water quality matters more than appearance, a Kasco surface aerator delivers maximum oxygen per horsepower — independently tested at up to 3.0 lbs of oxygen per horsepower-hour (Auburn University), ETL listed to UL and CSA standards. For deeper ponds, or where the board prefers no electricity in the water, RobustAire diffused aeration keeps the compressor onshore and aerates from the bottom up. Add a Kasco control panel for timed running, a Kasco de-icer where a dock or water feature stays in through winter, and water treatments alongside the equipment if the pond needs them. Since most community ponds are engineered stormwater ponds, our stormwater and retention pond page is worth reading as well.
Why boards and property managers choose us
A supplier that's still there in year three
Fountain Depot carries 50+ years of fountain installation and service experience through Fountain Place, including commercial and condominium water features across the Greater Toronto Area.
In business since 1967 — not a drop-ship storefront that appeared last season.
Authorized Kasco dealer and certified repair centre in Markham, Ontario.
Written recommendations built for approval — exact model, cord length, control panel and delivered CAD pricing.
We service what we sell, directly across the GTA, and support your landscape contractor or electrician everywhere else.
Genuine Kasco parts in stock, not aftermarket workarounds — which is what protects your warranty.
Free system sizing before you buy, on every quote.
Ships across Canada from stock, typically 3 to 10 business days depending on province — and recent installations are in our project gallery.
Ready to put a number in front of the board?
Send us the pond and we'll come back with a specified system and delivered CAD pricing you can attach to the agenda. Free, no obligation, and usually within one business day.
What size fountain does a community retention pond need?
Plan roughly 1 HP per acre of pond as a starting point - a typical half-acre retention pond suits a 1/2 to 3/4 HP unit.
Fountain Depot sizes equipment to your exact pond at no charge. Send the approximate size, depth and distance to power.
How much does it cost to run a pond fountain?
Running cost depends on horsepower, your hydro rate and hours per day. Most communities run fountains on a timer, typically dawn to late evening, using a control panel.
That reduces consumption significantly versus 24/7 operation. Contact us with your model and hydro rate for an estimate.
Is a floating fountain safe in a pond residents walk around?
Kasco fountains are ETL listed to UL and CSA standards and are installed with proper GFCI-protected shore power.
Boards that prefer no electrical equipment in the water can choose diffused aeration, which keeps the compressor onshore.
Who maintains the fountain after installation?
Fountain Depot is an authorized Kasco repair shop in Markham, Ontario. We service GTA-area equipment directly.
Communities across Canada are supported with genuine parts and replacement motors.
Customer reviews
Fifty Years. Thousands of Ontario Ponds.
Join the property managers, marina operators and cottage owners who call us first.
★★★★★4.8 out of 5 based on Google reviews
★★★★★
Once again Ryan, Fountain Depot, has provided excellent service and maintenance on our 2 floating fountains. Fountain Depot resolves any issues quickly, effectively and professionally. Highly recommended!
Lee Cornish · Google review
★★★★★
If you have a pond, waterfall or fountain problem, I consider this THE place to go. I am a repeat customer over a decade, and highly recommend these folks. Ryan and his staff have made quick and creative-solution work of our pond and pump systems.
Mike Singleton · Google review
★★★★★
I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan from Fountain Depot for the past year +. He designed and rebuilt our fountain from the ground up. They are a very knowledgeable team of guys. Our condo community could not be happier with the job they did for us. Highly recommend them for all your fountain needs.
Matt J · Google review
★★★★★
Ryan and the Fountain Depot team are phenomenal! I highly recommend them for all of your fountain repair and maintenance needs. Our water feature looks better than ever. They walked us through the repair process, made some fantastic recommendations, and provided us with a schedule for recommended maintenance.
Kathryn Pettitt · Google review
★★★★★
I highly recommend the Fountain Depot. Ryan and his team are incredibly knowledgeable and timely. We sought a floating fountain and underwater lights for our client, and Ryan delivered precisely what our client was desiring. The Fountain Place continues to maintain the fountain, and we have had zero issues.
