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Irrigation Monitoring with Soil Water Sensors (Spanish)
(2007-07-25)
Monitoring soil water content is essential if growers want to optimize production, conserve water, reduce environmental impacts and save money. This publication illustrates how soil moisture monitoring can improve irrigation ...
Using Flexible Pipe (poly-pipe) with Surface Irrigation
(2005-10-05)
Aimed at farmers and irrigators who want to irrigate their crops using flexible plastic pipes (commonly called "poly-pipe), this publication highlights (1) advantages of using poly-pipe, (2) factors to consider in selecting ...
Using Flexible Pipe (poly-pipe) with Surface Irrigation (Spanish)
(2005-10-05)
Aimed at farmers and irrigators who want to irrigate their crops using flexible plastic pipes (commonly called "poly-pipe), this publication highlights (1) advantages of using poly-pipe, (2) factors to consider in selecting ...
Maintaining Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems (Spanish)
(2004-09-07)
A subsurface drip irrigation system should last more than 20 years if properly maintained. Important maintenance procedures include cleaning the filters, flushing the lines, adding chlorine and injecting acids. Details of ...
Maintaining Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems
(2004-09-07)
A subsurface drip irrigation system should last more than 20 years if properly maintained. Important maintenance procedures include cleaning the filters, flushing the lines, adding chlorine and injecting acids. Details of ...
Groundwater Conservation Districts: Success Stories
(1999-09-06)
Demand for water is increasing, so our aquifers must be conserved and protected. The Groundwater Conservation Districts in Texas are carrying out a number of successful programs in the areas of education and public awareness, ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Septic Tank/Soil Absorption Field (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
For septic tank and soil absorption systems to work properly, homeowners must choose the right kind of system for their household size and soil type, and they must maintain them regularly. This publication explains the ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Leaching Chambers (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
Leaching chambers distribute treated wastewater into the soil. This publication lists the advantages and disadvantages of leaching chamber systems, explains how to maintain them and gives estimates of costs.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Sand Filters (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
Sand filters are beds of granular material, or sand, drained from underneath so that pretreated wastewater can be treated, collected and distributed to a land application system. This publication explains the treatment, ...
Installing a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System for Row Crops
(2004-09-07)
This publication describes the components of a subsurface drip irrigation system and the procedure for installing such a system. Each step is outlined and illustrated. Steps include tape injection, trenching, connecting ...