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Farm water supply requirements

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All farms in Alberta require a safe and dependable supply of good water. To accomplish this goal requires some planning. Start by estimating the average daily water requirements and annual water... More ≫

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All farms in Alberta require a safe and dependable supply of good water. To accomplish this goal requires some planning. Start by estimating the average daily water requirements and annual water requirements.

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Seepage control in dugouts

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Seepage from dugouts often results in serious water losses. In many parts of the province, dugouts provide the only available water source, owing to poor quality or unavailable groundwater. In... More ≫

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Seepage from dugouts often results in serious water losses. In many parts of the province, dugouts provide the only available water source, owing to poor quality or unavailable groundwater. In these areas, it is important to reduce seepage losses. The amount of seepage loss in a dugout depends on the soil in which the dugout is constructed. A careful consideration of these properties is recommended when selecting dugout locations. The physical methods of sealing dugouts have relatively longer service life than chemical methods. The chemical methods need to be repeated once every few years.

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