Why is Drainage Needed for Fields?

Other than just domestic properties, drainage systems may be required for fields that flood often or that can’t drain away rain efficiently. These field drainage systems are made up of different accessories that are all used for different purposes.

Why Do You Need a Drainage System?

Most of us may not realise, as they are often hidden away behind walls and under floors, but drainage systems are everywhere. They inhabit almost all builds, roads, parks, and even fields. In a country as prone to rain as England, they are essential for any area where people live. An excess amount of water can damage infrastructure, destroy furniture and make the outside world unsafe to navigate. In a field, too much water makes the ground uneven and soft and squishy. This can make it much harder to walk on and can cause accidents. It’s just as bad for the plant that also lives there as too much water can cause them to die and be washed away. This makes farmland almost impossible to tend to and can destroy crops.

Creating a Field Drainage System

A field drainage system is made up of lots of different parts that help to direct the flow of waste water away from the field. Mostly, a system consists of drainage pipes which is what the water actually travels through. That is laid at an angle, utilising gravity to move the water where you want it to go. A drainage pipe can also be connected to a junction. These are where water can be redirected or two streams of water can be brought together into one larger stream. These help you to layout your system around the unique shape of your field and have it finish with one large stream of water ready to be taken away. Another key component of a drainage system are the actual drains. This is where the excess water enters the system when it rains or floods. This is also where you are able to inspect your system to see if it is working properly or if there are any blockages. These need to be placed at the lowest part of a field where water builds up into large puddles.

How To Spot Poor Drainage

If you live in England, you know that it rains frequently and there are often muddy fields as a result of this. So how can you tell the difference between a normal field that has been rained on and one that is overflowing? Firstly, the vegetation will look different than normal. While most fields have grass, weeds, a few flowers etc, fields that have a lot of water will have more plants that thrive off of wet environments. This includes plants like moss and reshank. When it does rain, it helps to pay attention to where the water is going. If all the rain is easily soaking into the ground then the field is drainage correctly, however, if there is a lot of surface runoff then there is too much moisture in the soil and it is overflowing. Finally, for fields that are used to grow specific things like farmland, you can usually tell if something is wrong with the ground by examining the crops. If a lot of crops are dying or if there are less plants being harvested than normal, it is a sign that the field should be inspected.

Conclusion

By utilising different accessories and customising your drainage system to your field, you will be able to drain the overflow of waste water efficiently, bringing life back into the grounds. To learn more about drainage accessories and what is available for further customisation, visit the Knowles Drainage website.