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Measuring and Conserving Irrigation Water (Summary)

This publication describes how to find the net water application rate for any irrigation system. It further explains how to calculate the number of hours the system should be operated, describes several ways to measure flowing water in an open channel or pipeline, and offers suggestions for irrigating with limited water supplies.

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This page was last updated on: June 16, 2010

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