Dredging to Begin at James E Quarles Reservoir

Draining and dredging works will soon begin at James E Quarles water treatment plant in Georgia, US, as part of a $40m upgrade project.

The dredging project will clean and restore the 27 million-gallon river-water reservoir, which is filled with sediment accumulated over 30 years.

The presence of sediment has reduced the storage capacity in the seven-acre lake, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Draining and dredging will cost between $4m and $5m, and will be completed before the facility begins its overall upgrade works.