irrigation problems

How to Mitigate Irrigation Wasteway Losses By Kristyn Mayernik, PE, CFM and Bill Wiegand, PE – Losses of water in irrigation systems can be caused by many different situations such as rainstorms or power outages. Conversions from flood irrigation to sprinklers or pivots can also change canal water levels due to the modification of system operations. These canal water level variations can result in additional water loss to wasteways. Depending on water rights and water availability during a particular season, this can create several water shortage problems and lead to one of the most commonly asked questions: What is the best way to mitigate waterRead More →