Sub-surface drainage methods for salinity control

Authors

P R. George, Salinity and Hydrology Research Branch, Western AustraliaFollow

Keywords

Subsurface drainage, Design, Western Australia

Disciplines

Hydrology | Soil Science

First Page Number

112

Last Page Number

114

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Sub-surface drainage can control waterlogging and salinity of arable land by removing excess groundwater.

There are two broad types of sub-surface drainage: interception drainage and relief drainage.

The cost of drainage will depend on the specific design for the site. For relief drains the prime determinate of cost will be the required spacing. In general, clay soils of low permeability or seepage areas will need narrower spacings and will be harder and more expensive to reclaim than sands or areas only needing drainage of local water.

Recommended Citation

George, P R. (1985) "Sub-surface drainage methods for salinity control," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 26: No. 4, Article 4.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol26/iss4/4