civil engineering-->>introduction of water supply engineering

introduction of water supply engineering

water supply is the controlled application of water to croplands. Its primary objective is to create an optimal soil moisture regime for maximizing crop production and quality while at the same time minimizing the environmental degradation inherent in irrigation of agricultural lands.Irrigation is thus critical for food security in semi-arid and arid areas

Irrigation has two primary objectives:

To supply the essential moisture for plant growth; &
To leach or dilute salts from the soil.

Irrigation water management deals with the frequency of irrigation, depth of water to be applied, and measures to increase the uniformity of applications.

Irrigation management should be a set of practices designed to maximize efficiencies and minimize the labor and capital requirements of a particular irrigation system.

Role of civil engineers in Irrigation Engineering

Irrigation is a cross cutting sector that involves civil engineers, hydrologists, environmental experts, land surveyors, agricultural scientists and others, civil and irrigation engineers were important for successful irrigation schemes

The supply of water at farm turnout
Water storage in Dams
Water conveyance
Flood control
Supplying water WHEN needed and by the QUANTITY needed – irrigation scheduling e.g in Weirs, Barrages

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