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Conventional Drainage

Drainage Basics

Drainage History and Need
Surface Drainage
Subsurface Drainage
Drainage Water Components
Causes of Sediment Loss in Drainage
Midwest Drainage
Economics of Drainage
Drainage Outlet Considerations
Drainage Pros and Cons
Environmental Impact 

Drainage Under-Performance

Causes of Under-performance
Root Clogging
Sediment Clogging
Iron Ochre Clogging
Calcium Carbonate Clogging
Impeded Infiltration and Percolation
Water-quality Decline due to Under-performance 

Choice of Pipe Style

Knitted-Sock or Sand-Slot
8-Row or 4-Row Regular-Perf

Mole Drains

Guide for Monitoring Phosphorus

Frequently Asked Questions

Conventional Drainage

  • Drainage Basics
  • Drainage Under-Performance
  • Choice of Pipe Style
  • Mole Drains
  • Guide for Monitoring Phosphorus
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering Drainage

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  • conventional drainage
  • Conventional Drainage

  • Drainage Basics
  • Drainage Under-Performance
  • Choice of Pipe Style
  • Mole Drains
  • Guide for Monitoring Phosphorus
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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