Utter is expert at processing the never-ending stream of fly-ash waste produced by coal-fired power plants. Our technical personnel oversee 
and manage all aspects of the effluent stream, 
from input of fresh slurry-sludge to fully  de-watered material tightly compacted in expansive landfills.

Utter processing teams:

• Remove ash solids from dewater ponds

• Load and transport waster materials to land-fill sites

• Grade and compact ash and other fill waste

Moving effluent material through dewatering stages in a timely manner helps a power plant maintain its process equilibrium and its EPA compliance. Utter technicians are expert at moving material through the dewatering process, even when ponding space is limited. We own and operate specialized equipment, such as "long-arm" backhoes with 53 foot reach to efficient remove dewatered pond waste. Our pond control teams:

• Build earthen berms that subdivide ponds for more efficient use

• Design weirs to extract water for treatment and recycling

• Install high-volume pumps for moving slurries along the dewatering process

• Perform soundings to measure pond dewatering efficiency

Utter technicians utilize long-standing methods and new advances in achieving efficient dewatering of pond effluent. In addition to dewatering achieved by natural settling of solids, our operations include:

• Dredging from outlet ponds to secondary ponds

• Enveloping slurries in giant "weep" bags to speed dewatering

• Stabilization and disposal of dewatered material

24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Immediate response to emergency problems often is needed to keep a power plant functioning properly. Utter management and work teams are on call 24/7, every day of the year, ready to assist our customers whenever and wherever and emergency arises.