HydrillaRemoval Services
Professional scuba divers manually remove invasive hydrilla from your dock, lake pump intakes, and shoreline, restoring access and protecting your equipment.
Hydrilla is Taking OverAustin's Lakes
Hydrilla verticillata, an aggressive invasive aquatic plant, has exploded across Central Texas lakes. As of late 2025, hydrilla now covers approximately 30% of Lake Austin, up from less than 5% just months earlier.
This fast-growing weed can grow up to an inch per day, creating dense underwater mats that choke waterways, clog equipment, and make lake life miserable for property owners.
The infestation is approaching its 2012-2013 peak of over 500 acres. LCRA manages hydrilla across Lakes Travis, Austin, LBJ, Buchanan, and the Highland Lakes.
Problems Hydrilla Causes
Left unchecked, hydrilla creates serious issues for lake property owners and their equipment.
Clogs Pump Intakes
Hydrilla wraps around and blocks water intake systems, reducing flow and potentially damaging pump equipment.
Blocks Dock Access
Dense mats prevent boat launching, make swimming unpleasant, and create mosquito breeding grounds.
Tangles Propellers
Boat propellers get fouled by hydrilla, and fragments spread to new areas where they regrow from pieces as small as 1 inch.
Manual Diver Removal Services
Our certified scuba divers manually remove hydrilla by hand. We use no machines and no chemicals. This precision approach protects your pump intakes and prevents spreading fragments.
- Hand removal around pilings
- Boat lift clearing
- Swimming area restoration
- Access path clearing
- Complete shoreline clearing
- Pump intake protection
- Property perimeter removal
- Debris collection & disposal
- Monthly or quarterly visits
- Proactive monitoring
- Regrowth prevention
- Priority scheduling
Our Manual RemovalProcess
Site Survey
We assess the extent of hydrilla growth, identify pump intakes and sensitive equipment, and plan the most effective removal approach.
Diver Deployment
Our certified divers enter the water with collection bags and hand tools, working systematically through the affected area.
Manual Removal
Hydrilla is carefully pulled by hand and cut at the roots, ensuring complete removal without creating fragments that could spread.
Collection & Disposal
All removed vegetation is collected, bagged, and properly disposed of on land to prevent any material from returning to the water.
Hydrilla Clogging Your Lake Pump?
Hydrilla wraps around pump intakes, blocks screens, and reduces water flow, potentially damaging expensive equipment. Our divers carefully clear vegetation from around your pump system without disturbing the installation.
Already have a pump that needs maintenance? We offer complete lake pump maintenance services to keep your system running optimally.
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Potential flow reduction from hydrilla-clogged intakes
Why Choose Manual Diver Removal?
Our hands-on approach offers advantages that mechanical and chemical methods can't match.
Protects Equipment
Precise hand removal around sensitive pump intakes without risk of damage from machinery.
Chemical-Free
No herbicides means no impact on water quality, fish, or other aquatic life around your property.
No Fragment Spread
Unlike propellers or harvesters, hand removal doesn't create fragments that spread and regrow elsewhere.
Immediate Results
See clear water and restored access the same day. You won't wait weeks for treatments to take effect.
Complete Removal
Divers can reach areas machines can't, including under docks, around pilings, and inside intake structures.
Expert Assessment
Our divers can inspect pump systems and report any issues found during the removal process.
Serving All Central Texas Lakes
We provide hydrilla removal services throughout the Austin metro area and Highland Lakes region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our hydrilla removal services in the Austin area.
Reclaim Your Waterfront
Don't let hydrilla take over your dock, block your pump, or ruin your lake enjoyment. Our professional divers can restore your waterfront access.