Standing Bodies of Water

Solutions for Managing Standing Bodies of Water

Bodies of water are an essential part of Earth’s ecosystems. As sediment accumulates over time, dredging is the best way to vacuum it up and pump it out. Dredging in standing bodies of water can also be a way to widen them, restore beaches for recreational use or remove the buildup of dead vegetation and pollution.

Whatever your goals, GeoForm International provides high-quality sediment solutions and pumping equipment for bodies of water, big and small. Our water body management equipment offers the best performance on the market. 

View Our Dredge Equipment for Bodies of Water

Our Lineup of Dependable Dredges and Pumps

Our equipment for water body maintenance is built to last. Explore the lineup:

• Dino 6 dredge: The portable Dino 6 hydraulic dredge is easy to operate. Developed to perform jobs that bigger equipment can’t access, the Dino 6 is a small barge boat featuring a 6-inch submersible pump and 66-inch-wide cutter head. 
• Dino 8 dredge: Doubling the Dino 6’s performance, the Dino 8 can pump further distances and fulfill midsize projects. This barge consists of an 8-inch submersible pump and a larger cutter head.
• Submersible pumps: Our submersible pumps move large quantities of fluid. They can be anywhere between 4 to 14 inches and can flow up to 3800 gallons per minute. These pumps power the Dino 6 and Dino 8, and they come with a provided power source.
• Digester package: Digester packages come with everything needed to pump out the contents of a sewage digester when you cannot empty the tank from the bottom. Our packages include a diesel power pack, hose, hoisting mechanism, discharge pipeline, snorkel and the pump itself.

Maintaining Bodies of Water 

While different bodies of water pose unique characteristics and challenges, they all benefit from regular upkeep. Select the best GeoForm International equipment to enhance the quality of your body of water.

Lakes

Lakes support recreational and commercial boating. They vary in size and depth, and they are often fed water and sediment from connecting rivers. An accumulation of silt can transform a lake into a swamp, hindering aquatic life and prompting eutrophication.

Dino 6 and Dino 8 are both excellent options for lake dredging. Whereas Dino 6 is compact and ideal for smaller lake jobs, Dino 8 doubles its performance to serve larger lake jobs. 

Ponds

Ponds are smaller than lakes, and their shorelines and ecosystems are more delicate than those of larger bodies of water. They often are used to enhance the beauty of a landscape and for recreational water activities. Water and sediment collect in ponds, so dredging helps to protect the water quality.

For pond dredging, we recommend our Dino 6 dredge and submersible pumps. These are suitable for smaller bodies of water. 

Lagoons

Lagoons are shallow bodies of water separated from a larger body by a natural barrier. They support highly productive ecosystems and have many uses, including recreation, fishing and wastewater treatment. Challenges of maintaining a lagoon include sludge buildup and algae blooms, which can cause foul odors.

The Dino 8 dredge is tailored to handle larger bodies of water, which makes it suitable for lagoon treatment. This larger equipment option can cut your dredging time in half.

Reservoirs

Reservoirs collect, store and protect water, but sediment can clog them. Blockages can cause flooding or the production of methane, both of which are environmentally damaging.

Use our submersible pumps for reservoir maintenance that avoids disturbances to the shorelines and aquatic life. The ideal size and model will depend on the size of your reservoir. 

Marinas

Marinas are located in calmer spots of a body of water for recreational and commercial boat docking and launching, so sediment is more easily deposited here. 

To avoid disrupting the marina’s aquatic life and operations, opt for the accessible Dino 6 dredge. Its lightweight and small size make it easy to launch and recover, while the high-torque suction empowers it to work for many hours.

Why Choose Our Dredging Equipment?

GeoForm International’s made-in-the-USA water management equipment is built to last with durable materials, such as stainless steel. Our pumps can pass large solids undamaged. 

Our tools also have small environmental footprints. The Dino 6’s compact size results in a low-impact launch. The Dino 6, Dino 8 and our submersible pumps have efficient engines that require less fuel intake. Using any of our equipment to dredge in standing bodies of water cleans out sediment and sludge, improving the ecosystem. 

Dino 6 and Dino 8 dredges, as well as submersible pumps, are less expensive to maintain than others on the market. If you encounter a problem or breakage, count on us to provide replacement parts and valuable support services to extend your equipment’s lifespan. 

Contact the Dredging Equipment Experts at Geoform International

Choose our equipment to enhance the quality of your body of water with incredible pumping capabilities — and without negatively impacting the life it supports.

To request a quote or personalized assistance, contact us today. 

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