The GeoForm Blog

09Jan

What Are Dredge Spoils?

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Sediments like sand and silt naturally accumulate at the bottom of bodies of water. Dredge spoils are the organic matter removed during dredging, including sand, soil, silt, clay, debris and other organic sediment. Dredging happens for several reasons — maintaining channels for navigation, maintaining natural bodies of water like ponds, managing floods, protecting shoreline infrastructure, […]

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11Nov

6 Types of Dredging Projects

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Dredging removes undesirable debris from large bodies of water. The process relies on specialized equipment to suck up and pump out the sediment from the bottom of a water system. It can remove contaminants from accumulated sewage, stormwater runoff and debris like invasive weeds.  There are many reasons for dredging — it significantly benefits various waterway projects, […]

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19Jul

What is a retention pond

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What Is a Retention Pond?   A retention pond, also called a wet pond, is a large, permanent and human-made water feature that holds and treats excess stormwater. Since retention ponds store stormwater runoff, they are particularly important in residential neighborhoods, as well as industrial and agricultural sectors.  Retention ponds serve a vital purpose and […]

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Ways to Reduce Industrial Water Pollution
13Mar

Ways to Reduce Industrial Water Pollution

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Water pollution of any kind is a concern regarding human safety and environmental protection. There are various types of water pollution, but one of the major concerns in this area is industrial water pollution due to the potential scale of the pollution and the weight of the consequences. Industries across the board are vital for […]

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Dredge removing sediment from lake
11Sep

The History of Dredging: Past, Present and Future

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Dredging is a process that removes sediments and artificial debris from the bottom of freshwater bodies and shallow seawater. Various industries use dredging to excavate materials from the bottom of waterways, including rocks, refuse, contaminants, building debris and plants. The process makes water navigable, creates an adequate environment for building dams and constructing bridges and […]

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07Aug

How to Keep a Lake Clean

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Jump To: Benefits of Lake Cleaning | How to Clean a Lake | Lake Cleaning Equipment Lakes are beautiful water sources that provide clear water for recreational purposes, consumption and aquatic ecosystems. Despite this, they can become murky and polluted from weeds, waste and sediment. Fortunately, you can clean your lake with various equipment and […]

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28Jun

Closed Face vs. Open Face Impeller

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Jump To: What is an Impeller? | What is an Open Face Impeller? | What is a Closed Face Impeller? | Differences Between Open & Closed Impellers | How to Select an Impeller Pump impellers are crucial for your centrifugal pump’s functionality. They determine the pressure and velocity of the pumped fluid as well as […]

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