Protecting your livelihood,
which generates your livelihood
Subsurface Drainage Systems
Subsurface drainage systems are designed to lower the water table in the soil. When the soil is saturated with water, the excess water must be removed so that it doesn’t obstruct root growth and development. Crops require two major sources to stimulate growth: water and air. If water invades all the spaces between the soil particles where air must also be present, then the plant either dies or can’t grow.
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At JB Tile, we design our drainage systems to lower the water table at least 6 inches within 24 hours after a rain to sustain crop health. During remaining period after the first 24 hours, the water level will continue to descend further below the surface to a healthy, sustainable level.
Individual Approach
Since every land is unique, we service each client with an individual approach. A survey must be conducted by our engineer to determine which drainage pattern best fits the topography of the land and the groundwater conditions. We strive to achieve a desirable grade that is flat enough to produce a non-sitting velocity, while maximizing the velocity at which the water drains from the field without eroding the soil around the drain.
