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Conservation Efforts
Traditional Irrigation
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: A
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: A
Open Water Furrow
Every 60 feet irrigated water seeps across the topsoil floating on the dense hard-pan beneath the earths soil. This type of construction is effective but subject to evaporation loss and requires dedicating over 11% of land to irrigation furrow space.
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: A
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: A
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: A
Water Weir
A modern system that retains water below ground with controlling level and fluctuation throughout the field along with the main drain pipes.
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: B
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: A
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: B
Irrigation Drain Lines
Smaller perforated lines installed every 30ft, fluctuates water where needed.
(Note the "Sock" covering the pipe, allowing water in and out while preventing sand from accumulating within the pipe.)
Preparation
Installation
Irri-Drain Systems - Figure: B
Installation
Installation
Installation
Results
Installation
Installation