Advancing Systematic and Fundamental Changes in Agricultural Water Resources Management

Tile drain are basically designed to facilitate removal of excess water to reduce erosion and runoff of soil while irrigation distributes water deposits evenly across land [1]. These two methods of agricultural infrastructure ensure that the soil receives the proper amount of water. This runoff typically feeds into a larger water flow. Nutrients, particularly phosphorous, seep into soil and bodies of water through tile drains and can lead to algae blooms when left untreated in natural waters, creating an environment that is not healthy for a present ecosystem.