Ferrous water in drip irrigation

Water quality is a fundamental aspect for the successful utilization of irrigated systems, being necessary analysis so that there is no obstruction in the system. The physical, chemical and biological properties that are related to risk of obstruction according to the quality of the irrigation water are: dissolved and suspended solids, pH, total iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide and bacteria population. Currently the iron is a major problem in irrigation water, due to the capacity of physically obstruct the pipes and emitters of drip irrigation systems decreasing the uniformity of application, creating financial losses due to excessive spending with water, because farmers tend to leave the system turned on for more time due to obstruction of the drippers.