Reduction of deep aquifer withdrawals for overhead-irrigated strawberry production using a runoff recovery system
1991
Stanley, C.D. | Clark, G.A. | Albregts, E.E. | Zazueta, F.S.
A four-year study was conducted to evaluate the potential reduction of irrigation withdrawals from deep aquifer sources for strawberry production in central Florida using a runoff recovery system. The system was designed to return surface runoff resulting from overhead sprinkler irrigation or excessive rainfall to a retention pond for reuse in subsequent irrigation events. Results showed that when properly managed, the recovery system reduced deep aquifer withdrawals by 50-70%. Data collected to quantify soil runoff characteristics both during irrigation events for crop growth, and for crop protection against frost and freeze periods resulted in a highly significant (p = 0.01) predictive equation describing the relationship between continuous pumping time and percent recovery of water applied.
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