Lake Dredging

Lakes are captivating natural features that contribute to the beauty and ecological diversity of many properties. However, over time, these water bodies can face challenges such as sediment accumulation, reduced water depth, and poor water quality. This is where lake dredging come into play. Aquatic Restoration’s lake dredging in Atlanta is a restorative process that revitalizes these aquatic environments, ensuring long-term health and functionality. Continue reading or call Aquatic Restoration to learn more about our sediment removal dredging in Atlanta.

What’s in your lake?

Over time, eroded soil, organic matter, decaying vegetation, and even human-generated pollutants are transported into the lake through runoff from surrounding lands, streams, and rivers. Wind, currents, and wave action also contribute to sediment movement in the water body. Once in there, these particles gradually settle to the bottom due to their weight and the calming effect of still water.
Though this is a natural process, the buildup can have detrimental effects. The sediment can reduce water clarity, leading to decreased light penetration and hindered photosynthesis, which affects aquatic plant growth. Further, it can clog water intake systems, impairing water circulation and potentially disrupting the lake's oxygen levels.
Sediment carries nutrients but also includes pollutants and heavy metals. These can contaminate the water and threaten both aquatic life and human life. Even the excess nutrients can disrupt the natural balance of the ecosystem. For instance, nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen can lead to algal blooms and excessive plant growth.