Sediment and Sludge Dewatering Services & Portable Equipment Solutions

Lagoons are essential for storing and processing water, but over time, they naturally accumulate sediment and sludge. This buildup can reduce lagoon capacity, impact treatment performance, and increase the risk of overflow or regulatory noncompliance.

UMPS provides specialized lagoon pumping and dredging services to restore performance, maintain water flow, and protect surrounding infrastructure. Using a combination of mechanical and hydraulic dredging, we can efficiently remove accumulated materials without draining the lagoon.

Once the sludge is extracted, our team uses advanced portable sludge dewatering equipment, including Geotube® containers, clarifiers, and polymer conditioning systems, to separate water from solids. This not only minimizes disposal costs but also supports environmental compliance.

Retention ponds are critical for stormwater management, flood control, and protecting surrounding property. Like lagoons, these systems gradually collect sediment, debris, and sludge, which can reduce capacity, restrict water flow, and create compliance risks if left unmaintained.

UMPS offers comprehensive retention pond maintenance as part of our broader sludge dewatering services. Our experienced operators use hydraulic or mechanical dredging methods to remove built-up materials quickly and safely, often without the need to fully drain the pond.

We then apply portable sludge dewatering solutions—such as Geotube® containers and clarifiers—to efficiently separate water from solids. This approach reduces waste volume, streamlines disposal, and supports sustainable stormwater management.