Question

What are the important sources of irrgation and why ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Surface water sources contain flowing water supplies and standing or stored supplies water supplies.

Groundwater sources come from wells and springs.

Grey-water sources come from drainage, washing machine or bathwater.

Answer 2

Answer:

The 'sources of water for irrigation' can include grey-water sources, groundwater sources, surface water sources, industrial process waste-waters, groundwater sources, municipal water supplies, and other water sources used in agriculture.

Explanation:

Surface water sources contain flowing water supplies and standing or stored supplies water supplies.

Example of flowing water: streams, canals, and creeks

Example of stored supplies: reservoirs, ponds, and lakes

Groundwater sources come from wells and springs.

Grey-water sources come from drainage, washing machine or bathwater.