PUBLICATION W920B

Agricultural Water Treatment Tools

Publish Date: July 29 2020 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W920B

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Summary

Module on tools for treating irrigation water on farms, helping fruit and vegetable growers choose a practical disinfection approach. Compares chemical options and physical devices, explaining what they do, how they are regulated, and how to evaluate fit based on irrigation volume, flow rate, required contact time, and compatibility with fertigation or chemigation. Focuses on common technologies such as chlorine, chlorine dioxide, UV, and ozone, outlining key factors that affect performance like water pH, organic load, turbidity, and hardness. Emphasizes monitoring, calibration, and worker safety when operating treatment systems.