Most irrigation system maintenance tasks are common sense and are almost second nature to growers. There are, however, issues involving water quality that require special attention, and it is important that you seek advice from experienced people whoare knowledgeable about local conditions. Drip tape is now available through a variety of sources including irrigation distributors, hardware stores, catalog sales, the Internet, growers and other agri-businesses. With a variety of choices, it is important that you are cautious and work with a supplier that can provide you with good support and service for the products you buy. The cost of drip tape is a very small part of what is spent growing a crop, and while every dollar is important, there are times that an extra dollar or two per acre may well be worth the help available to you if problems occur with the drip system. Proper maintenance will save you money and extend the life of the system while providing for an efficient way to use our water resources for irrigation. Remember, "Prevention is the best medicine."
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