Aqua Design Systems

What Aqua Design Systems does

Aqua Design Systems (ADS) is a privately held, specialty commercial-aquatic construction contractor founded in 1985 and headquartered near Atlanta, Georgia (Senoia/Fayetteville). The company designs, builds, and provides long-term maintenance for complex aquatic facilities across nine directly licensed Southeastern states (Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Louisiana), with a partner alliance network extending its reach to all 50 states. Service lines span elevated and rooftop pools, collegiate competition natatoriums, resort and hotel aquatics, municipal water parks and splash pads, aquatic centers, architectural fountains, specialty zoological habitats (including Aquatic Life Support Systems / ALLS), training and film production tanks, and high-end residential estate pools. Underlying technical capabilities include regenerative filtration, UV sanitation, ozone treatment, automated chemical control systems, and structural engineering for elevated installations.

ADS generates revenue primarily through one-time project-based construction contracts won via competitive bids and qualifications-based awards, supplemented by recurring maintenance and renovation services on existing client facilities. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting enterprise and institutional clients (universities, municipalities, real estate developers, hotel brands, theme parks, zoos, healthcare systems, and energy companies). The firm holds MBE and 8(a) certifications, AGC Georgia membership, and high bond-ability, which together support eligibility for federally and state-funded aquatic work. With 11-50 employees and a named project portfolio that includes Georgia Tech, Jacksonville Zoo, Six Flags Over Georgia, JW Marriott Nashville, SkyHouse, Shell Oil, and Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta, ADS operates as a high-touch, reference-driven contractor rather than a volume player.

Name

Aqua Design Systems

Legal name

Aqua Design Systems Inc.

Website

https://www.aquadesignsystems.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aqua Design Systems is a privately held commercial aquatic construction contractor founded in 1985 and based near Atlanta, Georgia, designing, building, and maintaining complex pools, water parks, elevated rooftop pools, and zoological life-support systems for institutional and enterprise clients across the Southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Aquatic Construction

akta.pro primary industry

Water Park Design, Engineering & Construction (Master Planning, Build) (THAAABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL), Water Features (Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls) (HSAPALAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial aquatic construction
• Elevated pool engineering
• Competition pool construction
• Water park construction
• Zoological aquatic life support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Aquatic Construction: Full-service design, construction, and long-term maintenance of commercial aquatic properties. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for competitive pool construction, elevated pool installation, resort/hotel aquatics, water parks, splash pads, fountains, and zoological aquatic habitats. Projects range from multi-million dollar competition venues to smaller specialized installations.
2. Aquatic Maintenance and Renovation Services: Long-term maintenance and renovation contracts for existing aquatic properties. ADS maintains ongoing service relationships with clients including universities and municipal facilities for repairs, renovations, and system upgrades.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Aqua Design Systems is a specialty construction contractor that designs, builds, and maintains commercial aquatic facilities including elevated/rooftop pools, collegiate competition pools, resort pools, water parks, splash pads, architectural fountains, and zoological life-support systems. The company also offers long-term aquatic maintenance and renovation services for existing facilities across the southeastern United States.

Product overview

Aqua Design Systems is a commercial aquatic construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services rather than a unified software platform. The company provides end-to-end aquatic solutions spanning design, construction, and maintenance. Key service lines include Elevated Aquatics (rooftop pools), Collegiate Aquatics (competition pools), Commercial/Resort Aquatics, Recreational Aquatics (water parks and splash pads), Aquatic Centers, Specialty Aquatics (zoological and training facilities), Splash Pads, Architectural Fountains, and Estate Aquatics for high-end residential clients. Services range from competitive swimming facilities and luxury resort pools to zoological habitats like manatee rescue centers and interactive water parks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elevated Aquatics Design and construction of rooftop and elevated swimming pools, spas, and aquatic features for multi-story buildings, including weight distribution engineering and specialized materials for unconventional installations.
• Collegiate Aquatics Construction of competition pools meeting local and international standards, including bulkheads, starting platforms, lane timing systems, ADA accessibility, and warm-up pools for collegiate and professional swim meets.
• Commercial/Resort Aquatics Design-build and construction of customized aquatic features for upscale resorts, hotels, and clubs, including faux rock finishes, infinity edges, spas, waterfalls, and luxury landscaping.
• Recreational Aquatics (Water Parks & Splash Pads) Construction of water parks, splash pads, lazy rivers, waterslides, zero-depth beach entries, and interactive water play zones for family entertainment venues and municipal recreation facilities.
• Aquatic Centers Construction of multi-pool aquatic facilities combining competition pools, therapy pools, spas, and recreational features for municipal and institutional clients.
• Specialty Aquatics (Zoological & ALLS) Design and construction of specialized aquatic systems including zoological habitats (manatee rescue centers, tiger exhibits), training tanks, film production pools, and Aquatic Life Support Systems (ALLS).
• Splash Pads Design and installation of interactive splash pad features with in-ground and above-ground water features, spray nozzles, play structures, and choreographed fountain effects for parks and recreation facilities.
• Architectural Fountains Design and construction of architectural fountains including reflecting pools, cascading water features, jumping jets, choreographed LED-lit fountains, and decorative water installations for commercial properties.
• Estate Aquatics (High-End Residential) Construction of luxury residential swimming pools, spas, and water features for high-net-worth individual clients including celebrity estates.
• Training & Film Aquatics Construction of specialized training pools for professional applications such as ocean oil rig rescue training and film production aquatic sets.
• Aquatic Maintenance and Renovation Services Long-term maintenance, repair, renovation, and system upgrade services for existing aquatic properties under ongoing service relationships with clients including universities and municipal facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest manatee rescue center in Florida — 330,000 gallons of rehabilitation space, over a mile of underground HDPE piping, 18 filters over 12 feet tall, 27 pumps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Alliance NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADS maintains a partner alliance network of specialized trades and materials providers used in the field of aquatic maintenance and construction. For select projects, the network enables ADS to build in every state of the United States, extending their geographic reach beyond their directly licensed states.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Natare Corporation: Indianapolis-based specialty contractor focused on commercial stainless steel pool and aquatic facility design and construction. Direct competitor to ADS in the competition, aquatic center, and high-end commercial aquatic segments with overlapping customer base (colleges, municipalities, resorts).
• Myrtha Pools: Italy-headquartered global manufacturer and installer of modular stainless steel pools with significant US operations. Competes with ADS in the commercial, collegiate, and competition pool market using a similar turnkey design-build model and targeting FINA/NCAA-grade facilities.
• Paddock Pool Equipment Company: Phoenix-based commercial pool equipment manufacturer and construction company. Competes with ADS in the commercial, hotel/resort, and municipal pool segments and offers design, engineering, and construction services alongside equipment supply.
• RenoSys Corporation: Indianapolis-based specialty contractor providing commercial pool renovation, PVC pool shells, and aquatic renovation services. Direct competitor in the renovation and refurbishment of collegiate, municipal, and commercial pools, a service line that complements ADS's maintenance business.
• Vortex Aquatic Structures International: Montreal-based designer, manufacturer, and installer of splash pads, water play structures, and aquatic playgrounds. Competes with ADS in the municipal splash pad and interactive water feature segment, often supplying both equipment and installation services to the same municipal client base.
• Aquatic Development Group: New York-based commercial aquatic design-build firm specializing in competition pools, water parks, and aquatic centers. Direct competitor in the commercial aquatic construction market, particularly in the East Coast, targeting similar institutional and municipal clients.

Broad incumbents

• WhiteWater West Industries: Canadian-headquartered global designer, manufacturer, and installer of water park attractions and aquatic play equipment. A larger, established incumbent in the water park segment where ADS also competes, but with a broader product portfolio and global footprint.

Others

• ProSlide Technology: Ottawa-based global designer and manufacturer of water slides and attractions for water parks. Functions primarily as a supplier/partner to aquatic construction firms like ADS rather than a direct competitor, but its turnkey project capabilities create some overlap in the water park segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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