This publication, from the Waterwise series, provides information about how to evaluate surface irrigation systems. Information is presented under the following headings:
- Basic components of a surface system
- Flow rate and volume calculations
- Head and head loss
- Farm supply system design and maintenance
- Distribution efficiency
- Uniformity of water application
- Infiltration of water applied
- Field application efficiency
- Surface drainage and reuse systems
- Watertables
- Drainage
- On-farm storage
There is also a workbook to accompany the notes.