EC89-730 Anti-pollution Protection When Applying Chemicals With Irrigation Systems

Authors

Dean E. Eisenhauer, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
DeLynn R. Hay, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1989

Document Type

Article

Comments

©1989, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Many irrigators apply chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides with their irrigation systems. This practice, called chemigation, can be an effective applicatio method if the chemical is suited to this practice and the irrigation system is properly engineered. Chemigation is regulated in Nebraska. The Department of Environmental Control (DEC) and the Natural Resource Districts (NRDs) conduct impsection and enforcement programs. This guide describes only the equipment requirements of DEC's regulations.