What is Drip Irrigation?

WHAT IS DRIP IRRIGATION? Drip irrigation is the preferred method of irrigation in the drier regions . It is the most efficient method of irrigating, coming in at 90% or higher efficiency whereas sprinkler systems are typically around 75-85%. This allows for less water to be used and for your wallet to take less of a beating from the quarterly water bill. For homeowners, saving water and money is a huge win. Let’s not stop there though, drip irrigation has other benefits which make it useful almost anywhere. Let’s talk about exactly what drip irrigation is and the advantages you can expect when you choose it for your home. How Does Drip Irrigation Work? Drip irrigation (also sometimes called trickle irrigation) works by slowly administering water directly to the soil. Drip irrigation is highly effective because of two factors.  What Are The Components Of A Drip Irrigation System? The major components of a drip irrigation system are: Valve: A drip valve controls the flow of water. These are customisable and you can outfit a water valve with an automatic timer and set pre-programmed watering times for your system.  Filter: The filter prevents dirt and debris from clogging the tubing of the irrigation system. Pressure Regulator: Since the water pressure from a typical home is too strong for a normal drip irrigation system, a pressure regulator is a good choice, not only because it decreases the water pressure, but also because it  provides a constant low-pressure flow no matter if your home water supply’s pressure tends to fluctuate or not.  Backflow Preventer: This device helps to prevent water in the irrigation system from getting sucked back into your drinking water supply when your drip system is turned off. This stops any dirt or bacteria from the soil contaminating your drinking water.  Dripline: Also known as a distribution line,...