Mud/ Sediment Removal

When designed properly, a sediment pond will collect and retain sediment.  To maintain optimum efficiency, the sediment needs to be removed.  Highly saturated soils can be messy and difficult to remove without spilling or dripping.  Adding a soil-specific polymer to the soil and mixing to bind it together, thickens the soil and makes it easier to remove.

Apply the soil-specific polymer evenly over the surface of the sediment.  Using the bucket of the removal equipment, stir it into the soil to a maximum of 3 feet deep.  Allow the polymer to react with the soil for 10-20 minutes, the more mixing that is done, the less time this will take.  The polymer will cause the sediment to thicken, allowing for easier removal.