How Canyon, Texas Turned Sludge Data Into Big Savings
Managing wastewater lagoons can be one of the biggest budget headaches for cities. Between aging infrastructure, rising dredging costs, and uncertainty about what’s really happening below the water, it’s easy to overspend or overlook problems until it’s too late.
The City of Canyon, Texas, faced exactly this challenge. They needed a cost-effective way to manage sludge in their lagoons and wanted proof that their newly installed aeration system was actually doing its job.
Sludge thickness maps from a Hydrasurvey Sludge Survey
The Power of Independent, Precise Sludge Surveys
Canyon partnered with Hydrasurvey to conduct a comprehensive bathymetric sludge survey. Using advanced sonar technology and a systematic, industry-leading data collection process, our team collected data over 3 days including sonar, bottom liner measurements, sludge samples and site specific information.
Sonar collection in Canyon, Texas
By utilizing the latest sonar-based equipment and an industry leading systematic data collection process, Hydrasurvey creates detailed 3D maps of lagoon sludge distribution. This third-party, solutions-based approach ensures that the data is independent and reliable, empowering clients like Canyon to make informed decisions about lagoon management. Hydrasurvey’s methodology is tailored to address each client’s specific needs, providing actionable insights into sludge dynamics.
The Bottom Line? Big Savings.
The sludge survey conducted by Hydrasurvey revealed the displacement of sludge accumulation near the lagoon inlets due to the city’s newly installed aeration system. The detailed data also demonstrated that the system was effectively breaking down organic matter, minimizing the need for immediate dredging. By avoiding dredging, the City of Canyon saved substantial costs while gaining confidence in their aeration investment’s performance. The results underscored the value of using precise measurements to evaluate lagoon management strategies and optimize operational expenditures.
✅ Dredging costs avoided: By confirming that sludge levels were under control, Canyon saved substantial money that would have gone to unnecessary dredging.
✅ Confidence in aeration investment: The city could prove its aeration system was working as intended.
✅ Better planning: With precise sludge measurements, they can plan maintenance on their terms, not based on guesswork or biased recommendations.
Why It Matters for Texas Municipalities
From Amarillo to Austin, cities across Texas are investing in aeration systems and searching for smarter ways to manage their lagoons. But without independent sludge data, it’s impossible to know if these systems are really reducing sludge or if expensive dredging is truly necessary.
That’s where Hydrasurvey comes in. Our third-party sludge surveys deliver actionable insights, so you can spend less, plan better, and manage your lagoons sustainably.
Ready to Measure Before You Dredge?
Hydrasurvey provides fast, accurate, and independent sludge surveys across Texas and beyond. Don’t pay for dredging if you don’t need - get the data first!
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