Irrigation Pipeline POLLUTANTS ADDRESSED: Nutrients and Organics, Salinity, Sediments
DESCRIPTION: An irrigation pipeline, consisting of pipes (of various materials), pumps, valves, and other appurtenance, allows the transfer of irrigation water underground rather than through open canals or ditches.
POTENTIAL TREATMENT AREAS: Agricultural lands Developed lands ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT MEASURES: Irrigation, Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler
LOAD REDUCTION MECHANISM: Nutrients/Organics Management - An underground pipeline confines irrigation water, controlling the spread of nutrients and organic pollutants.
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS: None
Salinity Reduction - - An underground pipeline confines irrigation water, controlling the spread of salts.
Contact county regional flood control district.
Sediment Reduction – By reducing overground flows of irrigation water, an irrigation pipeline reduces soil erosion, thus reducing sediment transport. LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Agricultural lands ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: An irrigation pipeline reduces water loss and protects water quality.
Arid Southwest BMP
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