Because of complications, and not unlike a surgical operation, for most projects "patient tailored" remedies must be applied, like in the Cochituate Lake and the Udalls Pond (Great Neck NY) projects.

In Natick, a barrier of buoys held up silt curtains to prevent the spread of turbidity caused by dredging. Since a lack of space ruled out big holding tanks --traditionally used as an aeration system for iron content--, an innovative aeration system was created within the dredging line which worked extremely well; iron levels were kept well below the EPA’s requirements. A further innovation emerged in relation to treating the contaminated sediment:

“We introduced a new automated flocculant feed system (Optimizer System) that delivers real-time feedback to the dosing system, so flocculant feed was maintained at its most minimal and productive flow. This maximized the flocculant efficiency and prevented over or under-flocculation and additional expense.”
- Laurie Mason

Once treated, the chemical assists in the separation of contaminated silt from the water as it is pumped into the geotextile bags. The clean water drains from the bag while the silt dries and is subsequently taken to a placement site. This highly efficient and flexible use of the area also involved a jersey barrier and double liner system to contain the geotextile tubes as they dewater. The effluent return water was then pumped from the containment area sump through a combined treatment and filtering system, tested and then returned to the lake.