A Low Energy Precision Application (LEPA) system is a Centre Pivot or a Lateral/Linear Irrigator with low energy requirements that eliminates drift and does not water on foliage. As a sprinkler package, a LEPA can be equipped:

 

	with bubblers with very high application rate eliminating the misting and reducing soil erosion. Working pressure 6-15 psi (0.40 - 1.00 bar) (see picture) or
	furrow drag socks minimising erosion to furrow blocks (see picture).

The sprinklers are suspended on drop tubes (see picture) at a height of 0.30 to 0.90 m above the soil surface. Crop rows are planted to follow the circular path of the centre pivot system and alternate furrows are irrigated.

Some LEPA applicators can be converted to spray heads (see picture) that have wetted areas of 3-7.5 m in diameter. The LEPA systems have high application rates that usually exceed the water infiltration rate of the soil. Basin tillage is required. Wind drift and spray evaporation are eliminated, therefore high application efficiencies 90-95% can be achieved.

Unsuitable for slopes and undulating terrain.