Table 1 — Managing Irrigation Applications

 

System

   

Overall Efficiency, %

 Furrow Irrigation     
   Every Row 40-75
   With Surge Valve 60-85
   With Reuse 55-90
   Siphon Tube 40-75
   Alternate Row 60-85
      
 Sprinkler Irrigation    
   Hand Move 60-80
   Solid Set 60-85
   Traveler 55-75
   High Pressure Impact 70-80
   Low Pressure Impact 75-85
   Low Pressure Spray 70-90
   Low Pressure Bubble 60-95
      
 Drip Irrigation    70-95