Aqua Doc

What Aqua Doc does

Aqua Doc (legal entity AQUA DOC Inc.) is a privately held, Ohio-domiciled lake and pond management company founded in 1983. Headquartered in Chardon, Ohio, the company delivers professional aquatic management services — including algae and weed control, aeration, fish stocking, stormwater management, cattail removal, waterscape installation, and pond construction — through 12 regional offices spanning Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Field specialists, many holding advanced degrees in environmental studies and aquatic biology, are trained through the company's internal AQUA DOC U program and visit customer properties for assessments, treatments, and recurring maintenance programs.

The company operates a dual business model combining fee-for-service professional work with a hardware/chemical product distribution arm. Services are priced via custom quotes following free on-site consultations, while the retail/e-commerce channel at aquadocinc.com — backed by a walk-in Retail Center at the Chardon headquarters — sells algaecides, herbicides, surfactants, beneficial bacteria, water clarifiers, fish-care products, pond colorants, and aeration/fountain systems from third-party brands including AquaMaster, Airmax, Kasco, and Vertex. Product pricing is publicly listed, ranging from roughly $9 (small clarifiers) to over $3,800 (aeration systems), with a 3% credit/debit card convenience fee scheduled for January 1, 2026.

Aqua Doc serves six horizontal customer segments: individual homeowners, HOA/condominium associations, commercial businesses, golf courses, municipalities, and marinas. Distribution relies on direct field sales for services and a hybrid e-commerce/retail strategy for products, with EPA-registered chemical shipments restricted in 14 states. The company is founder/management-controlled with no institutional capital, no M&A activity disclosed, and associated entities including AQUA DOC Columbus, AQUA DOC Cincinnati, AQUA DOC Toledo, Stat Integrated Technologies, and Aquatic Environmental Services of AQUA DOC.

Name

Aqua Doc

Legal name

AQUA DOC Inc.

Website

https://aquadocinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aqua Doc is a privately held, Ohio-based lake and pond management company founded in 1983 that delivers professional aquatic services and distributes treatment chemicals/equipment across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lake and Pond Management Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Aquaculture (1125)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquaculture Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Services (AFAEAAAK)

Keywords

• Lake pond management
• Aquatic weed control
• Pond aeration systems
• Water garden services
• Stormwater pond management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chardon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Lake & Pond Management Services: Full-service lake and pond management for commercial and residential customers including algae control, weed management, aeration, cattail removal, stormwater management, and fish services. Services delivered by certified specialists and technicians.
2. Product Sales: Retail and e-commerce sales of algaecides, herbicides, surfactants, beneficial bacteria, muck digesters, colorants, fish care products, aeration systems, fountains, pumps, and pond accessories. Products sold in various sizes with pricing ranging from under $10 to over $3,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aqua Doc delivers professional lake and pond management services — including algae and aquatic weed control, aeration, fountain installation, fish management, cattail removal, stormwater management, and pond construction — to residential, commercial, and municipal customers across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company also retails a broad catalog of branded and third-party water treatment products (algaecides, herbicides, beneficial bacteria, clarifiers, aeration equipment, fountains) through an e-commerce storefront and a physical Retail Center in Chardon, Ohio.

Product overview

Aqua Doc is a lake and pond management company founded in 1983 that operates as both a service provider and e-commerce retailer. The company offers professional management services including lake and pond management, commercial management, monitoring services, waterscapes, fountains, aeration, fish services, stormwater management, and pond construction. The retail product portfolio centers on water treatment and maintenance solutions including algaecides (Cutrine Plus, Copper Sulfate, Argos, AlgaeFix), herbicides (Shoreline Defense, Aquathol K, Sonar Infinity, Tribune), surfactants (Cygnet Plus, Cide Kick II), beneficial bacteria and muck digesters (PondClear, Muck Biotics, EutroSORB), water clarifiers (PondShock, ClarityMax, RapiClear, OneFix), pond colorants, and fish care products. The company also distributes equipment sub-brands including AquaMaster, Airmax, Kasco, and Vertex fountain and aeration systems. The product lineup is organized around two main categories: Lake & Pond Products for larger-scale management and Waterscapes for residential water gardens. A proprietary branded apparel line called RIBBIT WEAR is also offered. Products are sold through an e-commerce platform with locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lake & Pond Management Services Professional lake and pond management for individual homeowners, HOAs, condominiums, businesses, golf courses, municipalities and marinas, focused on sustainable stewardship of freshwater ecosystems.
• Commercial Lake & Pond Management

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SePRO Corporation: Manufacturer of specialty aquatic herbicides (including Sonar brand) and algaecides that Aqua Doc resells through its e-commerce channel. Comparable as a key upstream supplier whose products anchor the pond-management industry's treatment regimens; not a direct competitor but central to the ecosystem.
• CrystalClear Industries: Manufacturer of pond water treatments, clarifiers, beneficial bacteria, and colorants that Aqua Doc resells under multiple SKUs. Comparable product portfolio and serves overlapping DIY pond-owner customer base through independent retail channels.
• Kasco Marine: Manufacturer of decorative and aerating fountains, water circulators, and de-icers for ponds and lakes. Aqua Doc resells Kasco products and uses them in its fountain installation service line; comparable as a key equipment vendor in the same category.
• Airmax EcoSystems: Manufacturer of pond and lake aeration systems, fountains, and muck-reduction products. Aqua Doc is an authorized reseller of Airmax products, making it a direct equipment partner and indirect channel competitor in the aeration category.
• AquaMaster Fountains & Aerators: Manufacturer of lake and pond fountains, aerators, and circulators that Aqua Doc distributes and installs. Closely aligned product portfolio with Aqua Doc's aeration and fountain service categories.
• Vertex Water Features: Manufacturer of aeration systems, diffusers, and pond equipment whose Vertex Air 1 series is prominently sold and installed by Aqua Doc. Equipment vendor and indirect competitor in the aeration installation segment.

Direct peers

• SOLitude Lake Management: One of the largest US lake and pond management service companies, offering algae control, aeration, fisheries management, and stormwater services to HOAs, municipalities, golf courses, and commercial clients. Closest national-scale direct competitor to Aqua Doc with overlapping service lines and customer segments.
• Aquatic Control Inc. Indiana-based lake and pond management company providing aquatic weed and algae control, aeration, fountain installation, and fisheries services across the Midwest. Directly comparable to Aqua Doc in service mix, geographic region, and customer base (HOAs, golf courses, municipalities).
• Allied Biological: Regional lake and pond management service provider in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic offering similar algae and aquatic weed control, aeration, and water-quality monitoring services. Comparable in scale and operational model to Aqua Doc, with overlap in Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic customer segments.
• Lake Management Services (LMS): Long-standing lake and pond management services firm offering comprehensive water body management for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Directly comparable in service catalog and consultative, free-quote-driven GTM motion to Aqua Doc.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AQUA_DOC_Inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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