Publisher's Synopsis
"Management, Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems (Manual No. 57)" is a revision of the 1980 publication "Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems". This manual presents significant new innovations and modifications of procedures that have been implemented throughout the irrigation and drainage industry, particularly in areas of management and maintenance strategies, environmental benefits and safety practices. It is intended to help irrigation and drainage districts to minimize costs while maximizing production with available resources. In addition, this revised manual should be of interest to anyone associated with irrigation and drainage systems throughout the world.