Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. An introduction to irrigation --
2. Irrigation water quality criteria --
3. Irrigation system --
4. Techniques of irrigation --
5. Field management practices in wastewater irrigation --
6. Introduction to drainage.

The irrigation system consists of a (main) intake structure or (main) pumping station, a conveyance system, a distribution system, a field application system and a drainage system. Applying irrigation get high production results and economics of investments in irigation systems points out that this measure in agricultural production should be given a priority. By irrigation can stabilize, Le, increase food production and encourage the development of livestock breeding, processing and other branches of economy. The conveyance and distribution systems consist of canals transporting the water through the whole Irrigation system. Canal structures are required for the control and measurement of the water flow. During rain or irrigation, the fields become wet. The water infiltrates into the soil and is stored in its pores. When all the pores are filled with water, the soil is said to be saturated and no more water can be absorbed; when rain or irrigation continues, pools may form on the soil surface. Part of the water present in the saturated upper soil layers flows downward into deeper layers and is replaced by water infiltrating from the surface pools. This book is provides updated information on the subject matter and will fulfill the needs of researchers and professionals in the field." -- Provided by author.