The challenge of conserving every drop of water possible has forced Arizona producers to search out every available advancement
in water conservation. Three irrigation systems that have proven very successful are flood, sprinkler, and sub surface drip. When
these systems are managed to their efficiency potential, producers realize maximum water conservation while maintaining or
improving crop production and quality.
Flood systems, when designed properly, target application amounts
determined, and irrigations scheduled to occur when the soil has
reached a Maximum Allowable Depletion, flood systems can reach an
irrigation efficiency as high as 85%.
Center pivot sprinkler systems can reach irrigation efficincies as high as 90%.
Timing of irrigation events are based on daily crop water use versus soil
moisture depletion. Distribution uniformity is also a critical component to
sprinkler systems to ensure an equal amount of water is applied across the
entire irrigated area.
Drip systems can reach irrigation efficiencies as high as 95%. Similar to sprinklers, drip irrigation
events are scheduled based on crop water usage versus soil moisture depletion. Distribution
uniformity is an additional management component to ensure an equal amount of water is
applied across the entire irrigated area.
The WCMP specializes in evaluating the performance of irrigation systems. If you are having challenges achieving the highest
irrigation efficiency possible for your system, do not hesitate to call. The WCMP is your technical irrigation services specialists. The
WCMP can help you achieve the potential of your irrigation system.
WCMP SERVICES
❖ Irrigation System Performance Evaluations
❖ Flow Rate Measurement
❖ Ag BMP Enrollment
❖ Irrigation Scheduling Assistance
❖ Topographic Survey
❖ Soil Texture & Water Holding Capacity Identification
❖ Root Depth Determination
❖ Field & Set Size Measurement
Call the WCMP today!
480.466.2968
