Sedimentdekker
Sedimentdekker is a term used in environmental engineering and remediation to describe a role or approach focused on the containment and isolation of contaminated sediments in aquatic environments. The word combines sediment with dekker, a Dutch root meaning one who covers or caps, reflecting the core objective of creating a protective layer over polluted sediments to reduce contaminant flux and ecological risk. In practice, the term can refer to professionals who plan, design, install, and monitor sediment caps or to the methods used to achieve sediment isolation.
The primary responsibilities of a sedimentdekker include assessing site conditions, evaluating contamination levels, and selecting appropriate
Regulatory and professional context often requires environmental impact assessments, risk analyses, permitting, and adherence to standards
Related concepts include sediment remediation, dredging, and cap performance monitoring.