Irrigation Re-Use Pits

Irrigation Re-Use Pits Irrigation Re-Use Pits

Irrigation re-use pits are often built in topographic low areas adjacent to agricultural fields. The pits are used to store runoff from fields for re-use as irrigation water. Because such pits contain direct runoff, the water can contain high concentrations of fertilizers. Lining of irrigation re-use pits with low permeability clays, such as bentonite, can help minimize the potential impacts the pits may have on ground water quality. In addition, the pits should be located as far as possible from drinking water wells.

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