Water balance analysis

Water balance analyses describe inflows, outflows and routing of water within the study area typically a field, a canal service area or an entire district. Gentek Consult specializes in operational water balances of irrigated areas that assess how flow paths within the service area (including spillage, seepage, deep percolation, drainage and crop water consumption) interact and influence inflows to and outflows from the irrigated area. Our water balances generally include both surface and subsurface flow paths, are designed to mirror the structure of the irrigation and drainage network within the study area a monthly time step over a multi-year period of record. This emphasis leads to a water balance that is a powerful tool for assessing the effectiveness of district operations and identifying opportunities for water management improvements.