Why do reservoirs need to be dredged?
January 14, 2022
Dredging is the only practical solution for removing accumulated sediment from reservoirs. Large reservoirs cannot be flushed and sediment does not disappear on its on. Over time sediment in reservoirs causes loss of storage capacity, diminishing recreational opportunities, decreased aquatic habitat, poor water quality (leading to eutrophication), and loss of property values. Dredging can help solve the issues related to sedimentation.