That is not a bad thought because using a hydraulic dredge to move sand and silt from a submerged lake bed to some distant point is usually the most efficient solution.

The first thing that comes to mind is to dredge out the lake and restore it to health. Not only that, the swampy aspect has caused the value of the property to fall into the dumper. The scenic vista and the opportunity for water activities that prompted them to buy the place years ago are just memories. Inches-deep water surrounds the boat dock and proliferating water plants make swimming a not-so-good idea.

I get a lot of inquiries from folks who have a problem with their neat home or cabin on the shore of what was once a picturesque little body of water. On the other hand, this unit will provide you with the means to renew the quality of your waterfront, and the quantity of removed sediment will be limited only by the amount of time & energy that you put in to it.One of a series on the subject of practical hydraulic dredging. Even expensive industrial dredges can’t do that. The mud is not going to come out of your discharge hose looking like toothpaste. You are also going to have to be prepared to deal with the fact that you will be pumping a lot of water along with the sediment. If you are cleaning a modest area, such as around a dock or boat slip, you can expect to get the job done relatively quickly. These volumes may vary depending upon the nature of your sediment, distance pumped, and your energy & skill level, but many operators state that they are able to pump a much larger volume than our estimates.

The excavation capability of our dredger is about 60 cubic meter of water per hour, along 6 cubic meter of sediment per hour. Our suction dredger is particularly effective in removing sand, silt, and that fluffy black stinky mud that ruins the waterfront and prevents one from enjoying beach and water activities.

Homemade dredge for pond