Káluje

Káluje is a term that refers to the process of dredging or cleaning out sediment, silt, or other accumulated debris from a body of water such as a river, canal, or harbor. This practice is essential for maintaining navigable waterways, preventing flooding, and improving water quality. Dredging can involve removing the unwanted material by mechanical means, such as with a dredge boat equipped with a bucket or cutterhead, or by hydraulic means, using pumps to suck up the sediment and transport it elsewhere.

The material removed during káluje is often referred to as spoil. The disposal of this spoil is a critical consideration, as it can contain pollutants or have environmental impacts. Various methods are employed for spoil disposal, including dumping it at sea, using it as landfill, or treating it for beneficial reuse in construction or land reclamation projects. The frequency and extent of káluje depend on factors like the natural sedimentation rate of the water body, the volume of traffic it supports, and environmental regulations. Káluje can also be undertaken to deepen channels, restore habitats, or recover valuable resources from the sediment.