The Rural Voice, 2001-03, Page 20irrigation, is
anticipated, the
irrigation pump can
be used to fill as
well as to empty the
pond. An intake
basin with some
protection against
picking up sand and
trash is advisable.
Type 4 Ponds, are
a rarity when
irrigation water is
their major intent.
Spring water is
usually cold.
Tapping a sub-
surface aquifer may
also bring cold water
and it may remain
cold. If the ground
water level has
receded significant-
ly, spring water as a
source may not be � '
reliable in volume as Overflow from this spring -fed pond
well as being too logs from the weir.
low in temperature.
It may also have chemical char-
acteristics that make it unsuitable for
irrigation purposes. In limestone
is controlled by adding or removing stop
carbonate and
bicarbonate which
give problems with
pumps, irrigation
nozzles and with
plant levels.
Therefore, if spring
water is contem-
plated, it is wise to
have a chemical
analysis to
determine its suit-
ability. Temper-
atures below 12
degrees C. will
effectively stop
vegetative growth.
A shallow and
wider pond can
overcome the tem-
perature problem
but increases the
evaporative area and
thus water -to -air
Toss. From these
considerations it is
clear that spring
areas, spring water may be saturated
with calcium and/or magnesium
carbonates or bicarbonates. It may
contain manganese. iron as ferric
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16 THE RURAL VOICE
water should be examined carefully
to determine its suitability for
agricultural use.
One concession west of Markdale,
Ontario on the West Back Line is a
fine example of a spring -fed series of
ponds augmented by run-off from
several farms — approximately 150
hectares being used to supply nine
ponds. The number and location of
the ponds gives good control of flood
flows and the spring source ensures
continuity of flow. Photos of the
ponds illustrate what can be done
with storage ponds for peak flows
and outflow control to maintain pond
levels. These ponds have operated for
many years providing farm water
supplies and enhancing the property
values adjacent to them.
Preparation
In order to store spring run-off
water it is advisable to begin planning
one year at least in advance of the
proposed construction date. A survey
of the proposed pond area will be
required showing the line of the water
surface elevation and the freeboard
(height of bank above maximum
water level) required. Drawings will
show the pond area in plan and
elevations of the pond will detail
sections through the pond at critical
points. Nearby structures that could
be affected by saturated soil should