Sediment, sludge and slurry removal solutions for plastic lined process ponds and dams in mining and industrial environments.
All ponds and dams lose capacity over time due to sediment build-up. In plastic lined systems, removal must be controlled to protect the liner while restoring storage capacity and maintaining operational performance.
UAT is a trusted partner on numerous mining and industrial sites where process ponds and water storage systems require ongoing sediment management to maintain performance and capacity.
Conventional dredging and excavation methods are often unsuitable for plastic lined ponds due to access constraints and the risk of liner damage. UAT systems avoid aggressive mechanical components and utilise configurations designed to protect the liner while enabling effective and controlled sediment removal.
Supporting systems such as our baffle and silt curtains can also be used to improve sediment control and flow behaviour within the pond.
Systems are designed to operate without draining ponds or interrupting site operations, enabling ongoing sediment management while maintaining process continuity.
Solutions are configured to manage a range of sediment types, from soft organic sludge to semi-compacted mineral slurries, depending on site conditions and operational requirements.
UAT is capable of working through the entire range on the pH scale – pH 0.1 through to pH 14.
Specialised dredging, desilting and sludge removal for plastic-lined process ponds and dams.
Systems that reduce stratification, improve oxygen transfer and support stable long-term performance.
Are you a Tailings Storage Manager, Environmental Manager, Compliance Manager, or Process Engineer responsible for process pond and dam management?