2025 Awards of Excellence: Bronze Winners

The Awards of Excellence celebrate the very best in pool and spa design, honoring projects that demonstrate outstanding creativity, technical expertise, and craftsmanship.

This year’s Bronze Award recipients represent a distinguished group of builders whose work exemplifies thoughtful design and exceptional execution. From refined residential retreats to striking commercial installations, these projects showcase the skill and dedication that define excellence in our industry.

Be sure to explore these award-winning projects, and stay tuned as we unveil the Merit winners later this month.

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Burleson Pool Co., Scottsboro, Ala.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Burleson Pool Co.

Scottsboro, Ala.

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: Pool Season

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Cody Pools, Round Rock, TexasPhoto courtesy Bruce Fluett

Cody Pools

Round Rock, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Cody Pools, Round Rock, TexasPhoto courtesy Bruce Fluett

Cody Pools

Round Rock, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Platinum Pools – A CODY POOLS COMPANY, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Ambrose Shokunbi / Platinum Pools – A Cody Pools Company

Platinum Pools – A Cody Pools Company

Houston, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Platinum Pools – A CODY POOLS COMPANY, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Ambrose Shokunbi / Platinum Pools – A Cody Pools Company

Platinum Pools – A Cody Pools Company

Houston, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Jandy

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Paramount
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Paramount
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments 

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By CPS OUTDOORS, Miami Beach, Fla.Photo courtesy Albert Rodriguez / AR Visuals

CPS Outdoors

Miami Beach, Fla.

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, 
Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Ocedis

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Ryan Hughes Design, Tampa, Fla.Photo courtesy Kosta Arvanitakis; Ryan Hughes Design/Surroundings Group

Ryan Hughes Design

Tampa, Fla.

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Paragon Pools, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Chris Allison / Engage Media Realty

Paragon Pools

Houston, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: SCP Distributors

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Rx, Carrollton, Ga.Photo courtesy Tim McClain / McClain Photography

Pool Rx

Carrollton, Ga. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Morris Pools, Mesa, Ariz.Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

Morris Pools 

Mesa, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: IPS Controllers
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Morris Pools, Mesa, Ariz.Photo courtesy Josh Hansbrough / Birdman Filmworks

Morris Pools

Mesa, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: IPS Controllers
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: VANISHING EDGE | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Seabrook, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Tipton Spires Design | Build

Seabrook, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products: Startup-Tec

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Category: Geometric | By AquaTerra Outdoors, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Aquaterra Outdoors

Carrollton, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

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Category: Geometric | By AquaTerra Outdoors, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Aquaterra Outdoors

Carrollton, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

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Category: Geometric | By BMR Pool and Patio, Lewisville, TexasPhoto courtesy Landon Register / Lumex Productions

BMR Pool and Patio

Lewisville, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: Texas Pool Supply

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Category: Geometric | By Regal Pools, Tomball, TexasPhoto courtesy Mike Willcox

Regal Pools

Tomball, Texas

Automation: The Attendant by Poolside Tech
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: PoolRx

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Category: Geometric | By Regal Pools, Spring, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Regal Pools

Spring, Texas

Automation: Jandy 
Circulation Equipment: A&A Manufacturing
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: POOLCORP

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Category: Geometric | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Paramount
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: Geometric | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: Geometric | By Custom Pools of Lubbock, Lubbock, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Custom Pools of Lubbock

Lubbock, Texas

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Paramount
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: Geometric | By Ryan Hughes Design, Tampa, Fla.Photo courtesy Kosta Arvanitakis; Ryan Hughes Design/Surroundings Group

Ryan Hughes Design

Tampa, Fla.

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Category: Geometric | By Ozzie Kraft Pool, Las Vegas, Nev.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ozzie Kraft Pools

Las Vegas, Nev.

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: Geometric | By Morris Pools, Mesa, Ariz.Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

Morris Pools

Mesa, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: IPS Controllers
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: Geometric | By Green O’ Aces Pools & Landscape, Las Vegas, Nev.Joey Franco & Jake Popek / PerXuade Marketing & Communications

Green O’Aces Pools & Landscape

Las Vegas, Nev.

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: American Pools Spa

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Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrano Photography

Riverbend Sandler Pools

Plano, Texas

Automation: Fluidra
Circulation Equipment: Sanitizer
Sanitizer: Fluidra
Start-up Chemicals: BioLab

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Category: Geometric | By J&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga.Photo courtesy Aubrey Gall / Aubrey Alexander Photography

J&M Pool Company

Senoia, Ga. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: Geometric | By Liquid Evolution Pools, Scottsdale, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Liquid Evolution Pools

Scottsdale, Ariz. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: Freeform | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Mike and Trey Farley; Farley Pool Designs

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-up Chemicals: BioGuard

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Category: Freeform | By Monogram Custom Pools, Center Valley, PA.Photo courtesy Anthony Caciolo / Monogram Custom Pools

Monogram Custom Pools

Center Valley, Pa. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: SCP Distributors

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Category: Freeform | By Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Port Charlotte, Fla.Photo courtesy Hallie Harris / Sota Creative Photo

Superior Pools of Southwest Florida

Port Charlotte, Fla. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Aqua Technics Pools, Perth, Western AustraliaPhoto courtesy Patrick Boere

Aqua Technics Pools

Perth, Western Australia

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Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Outdoor Elements, Rock Valley, IowaPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Outdoor Elements

Rock Valley, Iowa

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: ProTeam

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Category: Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure | By CA Pools, North Saanich, 
British ColumbiaPhoto courtesy Dave Noel / CA Pools

CA Pools

North Saanich, British Columbia

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: Mursatt Chemicals

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Category: Architectural Achievement | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photos

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Automation: Fluidra – Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Pentair; A&A Manufacturing
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-up Chemicals: BioGuard

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Category: Architectural Achievement | By JDO Pools & Spas, Kilmarnock, Va.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

JDO Pools & Spas

Kilmarnock, Va. 

Automation: The Attendant by Poolside Tech
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: Small Backyard Installations (less than 1500 sq. ft.) | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jon Hayward / California Pools & Landscape

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

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Category: Small Backyard Installations (less than 1500 sq. ft.) | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Ocedis

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Category: Small Backyard Installations (less than 1500 sq. ft.) | By Third Coast Pools, Friendswood, TexasPhoto courtesy Camden Dean / Cam With a Cam

Third Coast Pools

Friendswood, Texas

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: SCP Distributors

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Category: Small Backyard Installations (less than 1500 sq. ft.) | By Venture Custom Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Premier Property Media

Venture Custom Pools

Plano, Texas

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Hayward

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Category: Small Backyard Installations (less than 1500 sq. ft.) | By Supreme Pools and Spas, Spring, TexasPhoto courtesy Nick Fandino / Open House Photography

Supreme Pools and Spas

Spring, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy

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Category: Pool Renovations | By Double B Design, Austin, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Double B Design

Austin, Texas

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Category: Pool Renovations | By Paragon Pools, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Chris Allison / Engage Media Realty

Paragon Pools

Houston, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: SCP Distributors

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Category: Fun Features | By Custom Pools of Lubbock, Lubbock, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Custom Pools of Lubbock

Lubbock, Texas

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Paramount
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: Fun Features | By East Coast Pools & Spas, Ormond Beach, Fla.Photo courtesy Ira Miller / Zomi Enterprises

East Coast Pools & Spas

Ormond Beach, Fla. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

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Category: Pools with Automatic Covers | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, 
Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Ocedis

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Category: Pools with Automatic Covers | By JDO Pools & Spas, Kilmarnock, Va.Photo courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

JDO Pools & Spas

Kilmarnock, Va. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: Commercial Pools | By Acuarium Piscinas & Spas, San José, Costa RicaPhoto courtesy Andrés García / Lachner Photography

Acuarium Piscinas & Spas

San José, Costa Rica

Automation: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Purax

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Category: Commercial Pools | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jon Hayward / California Pools & Landscape

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

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Category: Commercial Pools | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, 
Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Ocedis

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Category: Commercial Pools | By High-Tech Pools, North Olmsted, OhioPhoto courtesy Eric Hanson / Hanson Photographic

High-Tech Pools

North Olmsted, Ohio

Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

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Category: Commercial Pools | By Landmark Aquatic, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Jennifer Stevens / Landmark Aquatic

Landmark Aquatic

Houston, Texas

Automation: BECS Technology
Circulation Equipment: Neptune Benson
Start-up Chemicals: Westlake Water Solutions

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Category: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By Smart Pools, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.Photo courtesy Andrew Spaugh / Kahuna Photo LLC

Smart Pools

Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Beautec

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Category: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By South Florida 
Custom Pools, Palm City, Fla.Photo courtesy Morgan Slack / South Florida Custom Pools

South Florida Custom Pools

Palm City, Fla. 

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy

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Category: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ike’s Carter Pools

Oakland Park, Fla. 

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-up Chemicals: Jandy

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Category: Standalone Spas | By Rumo’s Pool and Spa, Atlanta, Ga.Photo courtesy Ruberson Oliveira / Rumo’s Pool and Spa

Rumo’s Pool and Spa

Atlanta, Ga. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

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Category: Portable Hot Tubs | By Richard’s Total Backyard Solutions, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy John Aguirre / Earth Scout LLC

Richard’s Total Backyard Solutions

Houston, Texas

Hot Tub: Hot Spring
Start-up Chemicals: Freshwater

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Category: Water/Fire Features | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photos

Claffey Pools 

Southlake, Texas

Automation: Fluidra – Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Pentair; A&A Manufacturing
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-up Chemicals: BioGuard

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Category: Water/Fire Features | By Ozzie Kraft Pools, Las Vegas, Nev.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ozzie Kraft Pools

Las Vegas, Nev. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: Water/Fire Features | By Pool Rx, Carrollton, Ga.Photo courtesy Tim McLain / McLain Photography

Pool Rx

Carrollton, Ga. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

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Category: Water/Fire Features | By Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Jennifer West / Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Carrollton, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

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Category: Water/Fire Features | By Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Jennifer West / Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Carrollton, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

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Category: Water/Fire Features | By The Green Scene, Los Angeles, Calif.Photo courtesy Alana Bondy / The Green Scene

The Green Scene

Los Angeles, Calif.

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Start-up Chemicals: Jack’s Magic