Question

how does drip irrigation help in water conservation​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Water conservation

The most recognized benefit of drip irrigation is that it saves water. With the drip of an emitter, precise amounts of water are delivered directly to the plant’s root zone. Drip irrigation gives contractors much more control over where the water is distributed and where it is not distributed, allowing you to use only the exact amount of water needed for each plant.

Landscape drip irrigation also saves water because it is subject to much less evaporation as the water is distributed. Windy conditions do not alter the drip process as it does spray patterns. And there is no concern of over-spraying your intended planting area and soaking sidewalks, cars, buildings, roads or parking lots. This is a waste of water, it reflects poorly on the landscape irrigation industry, and it could become a liability. Because water is delivered slowly and directly to the root zone, water or soil runoff is significantly reduced. This is especially critical when irrigating on uneven ground or slopes, where the potential for runoff is greater. In addition, water is applied precisely where it is needed within the planting area. Your biggest savings come when you can avoid unnecessarily watering soil between your plants in sparse gardens or flower beds. Drip irrigation is generally considered to be 90-95 percent efficient versus 30-60 percent for sprays and rotors—and your savings increase even more when you eliminate watering the soil in-between your plants.

Answer 2

Drip irrigation allows water to drip near the roots of the plants instead of filling the entire field with water. This leads to considerable saving of water.