Issues in Irrigation: The Uniformity Myth

Ideally, irrigation systems should apply just enough water to eliminate dry spots, without creating soggy areas. In reality, this is rarely achievable.

There are several reasons why even a new, state-of-the art irrigation system cannot provide the desired results. First, even under perfect conditions, the best uniformity that can be achieved with any irrigation system is about 80%. And if irrigation systems are NOT perfect, then fluctuating pressures, poor design or maintenance of nozzles or of the overall system further…