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Subsurface drip irrigation involves the application of water to lawn via pipes, which are installed totally underground. The pipe carries evenly spaced drippers, which deliver water directly to the root zone of the turf. Irrigation below ground offers several features that provide significant benefits over conventional above ground irrigation.
Subsurface irrigation:
- Eliminates evaporation, thereby reducing water loss
- Is not affected by wind, therefore eliminating the waste caused by drift, over spray and run off
- Does not create pools of excess water
- Can be installed on uneven ground e.g. slopes, without run-off
- Ensures water application is delivered evenly across the entire turf area
- Enables flexible watering time. For example, your kids can continue kicking the ball on the lawn while it is being watered
- Has the ability support effluent and/or grey water
- Reduces the likelihood of vandalism to your irrigation system (lawn verges tend to be particular targets for vandalism)
These benefits all mean subsurface irrigation can save up to 75% water usage compared with conventional popup sprinkler systems.
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