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High capital cost. |
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High filtration degree of the water. |
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Systems improperly designed, operated and maintained are subject of
clogging. |
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Root intrusion is a big issue if operation and maintenance is not
adequate. |
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Line/drip/tape damage - difficult to repair
and replace, because most of the irrigation system is buried below the
soil surface. |
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Seed germination may or may not possible depending on seed placement,
soil texture, lateral spacing and emitter output.
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Vacuum ingestion of soil into the system. Can be prevented using vacuum
relief valves at all high points. |
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SDI systems normally
concentrate salt at the outer edges of the wetted
soil volume. |
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The use of
flexible laterals can be a concern in areas where machinery
traffic is needed. |