Maintaining Subsurface Drainage

Andrew LeonardTSM 352

The 5 Pillars of an Effective Subsurface Drainage System*1. Quality Materials2. Proper Design3. Proper Installation4. Compatible Land Management

Practices5. Regular Inspection and Maintenance

Materials Metal or plastic

pipes Envelope/Filter Fittings Risers

Proper Design Should be carried

out by a professional

Minimal maintenance

Proper Installation Licensed Drainage

Contractor Have a plan Document the

process

Blinding Provides

Protection during backfilling

Maintains alignment

Provides support for the tubing

Example of Blinding

Crushed Pipes

Compatible Land Mgmt Practices Topography Soil Type Slope Weather Type of activities

Regular Inspection & Maintenance Inspect the

system Clean

inlets/outlets Make repairs Control plants and

rodents

http://www.wq.illinois.edu/dg/

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/images/c2-90fig2.gif

http://www.wq.uiuc.edu/dg/subsurface.htm

http://www.mdvaden.com/images/Drain_Pipe_Roots_300.jpg

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/images/d03.jpg

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/images/d04.jpg

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/facts/13-037.htm

http://www.tgdrains.com.au/userimages/2013-04-18%2014.30.reduced.jpg

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http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2007/aug-30-2007/managing-subsurface-water-in-the-field-can-pay-off/2007-08-30.6385532532/image

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c2-90.html

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/2013/oct13/water1013.htm

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