Draining land

Land drainage is an important tool for agricultural land and water management. In the humid regions of the world, land drainage is one of the main methods for reclaiming and improving agricultural lands; in arid regions, where sustainable irrigated agriculture is vital, land drainage is necessary for preventing waterlogging and salinisation.

1. Undertaking flood management
2. Reclaiming wetlands
3. Improving land

1. Rechannelling standing water
2. Installing pipe drains
3. Draining mine sites
4. Draining fields to prevent waterlogging
5. Creating comprehensive drainage scheme

1. Managing irrigation systems

1. Installing tubewells
2. Creating watercourses