Title:
Projected Seasonal Water Consumption And Water Restrictions For Row Crop Irrigation In The A.C.F. Basin
Projected Seasonal Water Consumption And Water Restrictions For Row Crop Irrigation In The A.C.F. Basin
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Hook, James E.
Thomas, Daniel L.
Thomas, Daniel L.
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
Water consumption in the Flint River Basin depends upon
seasonal irrigation of the major row crops — corn, peanut, cotton, and
soybean. Knowledge of each crop's water use pattern, water retention
by major soil types, and probable weather patterns is essential for
comprehensive water management in the basin. Crop model
prediction of yield and water use under weather patterns of the past 58
years showed that irrigation water withdrawals can exceed 1200
million gal/day during peak use periods in drought years. If
emergency irrigation restrictions that eliminated irrigation for 30- to
60-day periods were imposed to curtail irrigation water consumption,
water savings could amount to 6 to 60 billion gallons annually in the
Flint River Basin. However, in-season curtailment of irrigation for 30-
to 60-days would cause direct economic losses to growers of $4 to
$148 million, depending on timing and duration of restrictions.
Alternative water management strategies should be developed for
reducing irrigation demands in drought years.
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Sponsored and Organized by: U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology
Date Issued
1995-04
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