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Trickle

A low pressure system where water is distributed through closed pipelines. Water is applied directly, or very near to the soil surface, either above or below the ground surface, in discrete drops, continuous drops, small streams, or spray. Flows and pressures are typically low. A wide variety of emitters are available to dissipate pressures at points, allowing water applications to the soil in small amounts with little force. The trickle irrigation category includes methods such as drip, subsurface, bubbler, and spray irrigation.

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