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Seepage water losses from irrigation systems

Nature

The extent of seepage varies considerably according to climate, soil, and the length and type of distribution system. In many areas of the Middle East, anything between 10 and 70% of the total volume of water conveyed through irrigation canals is lost to seepage.

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Value

Loss
Yet to rate

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero HungerSustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and SanitationSustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
  • Cybernetics » Systems
  • Hydrology » Hydrology
  • Hydrology » Water
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020