3 Causes of Poor Drainage You Need to Know
There are many reasons why you may have poor drainage. Poor drainage is a reoccurring problem that can have a simple solution or an extremely difficult solution. Some common causes of poor drainage include poor system installation, traffic damage, and Erosion.
Poor System Installation
Having a drainage system is fantastic. They are also expensive, so it is important to get them installed by a trusted professional. However, it can be hard to find a trusted professional to install your drainage system. This is a mistake. Always make sure that the drainage system that you have has been installed correctly the first time by a trusted expert. Poor installation can result in loose piping or blockages that result in standing water and oversaturation.
Traffic Damage
High traffic can wreck your crops and destroy drainage. Having tacks all over fields disrupts the drainage process which in turn leads to more high-standing water, over saturation, and the loss of nutrients. Make sure that the traffic is necessary if going through fields. This may seem like common sense, but any traffic has a negative impact. Make sure to keep the traffic to a minimum.
Erosion
Erosion is not only an effect of poor drainage, but it also can cause further poor drainage. Make sure to regularly check fields and runoffs. Erosion can also lead to more things than just poor drainage. Entire fields can be permanently damaged.
With so many ways poor drainage can affect your crops and fields, it is important to have proper drainage. Luckily, Richland Micro Drainage has the drainage solution for you! Looking to learn more about micro drainage concepts? Check out our resource page
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