Technical Field Services

One of the most popular services sponsored by the District is the Technical Field Services program. At no direct cost to landowners and/or tenant ag producers, the District provides the following technical services:

	electronic flow metering of wells and irrigation systems
	draw-down testing of wells
	calculation of water well pump efficiency
	sprinkler pattern efficiency
	irrigation water application efficiency
	well head protection
	irrigation scheduling consultation

The extended drought of the 1990s has provided the impetus for many landowners to drill additional irrigation wells. Much of the field work accomplished during the late fall and early spring each year usually centers around flow testing new wells to help producers determine permanent pump size.

Technical field service activities during the growing season (May - Sept.) usually center on producers' inabilities to maintain flow and/or pressure in their irrigation systems. Services rendered in these cases include determination of present flow rate and consultation concerning reduction of sprinkler package (gpm).