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Show THE SENTINEL Measure water for best use Even though water may be more abundant this year than usual, efficiency must still be the watch-war- d In Its use for irrigation. To get best Irrigation efficiency and to distribute water equitably requires water measurement. It can't be done by guess, say agricultural and Irrigation engineers with Utah State University. Many pump Irrigators recognize that to keep their pumping costs down, they must use only the amount of water required by their crops plus a small amount of loss in applying it. Those who surface irrigate are' coming to recognize that water can be saved and yields improved if they will apply the right ts amount of water. All of this the importance of accurate water measurement. . high-figh- Some irrigation system operators have been reluctant to spend the capital costs of purchasing and installing measuring devices. They may not see benefits offsetting the costs. The water engineers say Increasing competition among irrigation, municipal, industrial other water uses increases and the I necessity for water users to measure their water In order to preserve it. In fact, they say environmental, concerns and competition for water J use, though often intangible, may be the most Important considera- I tions in preserving the supply. They maintain that in most cases an objective evaluation of a water system will show that water measurement pays off. But the measurement must be accurate. This requires proper inspection and care during Insulation and construction and proper use and maintenance thereafter. tf I Guard against situations in water measurement devices that result in Inaccurate measurement. The engineers say these Include excessive turbulence, rough water surface, poor workmanship, weathered and worn equipment, backwater submerging the exit, Sfieciat Infrequent measurement and even use of the wrong measuring device for the system. Before irrigation water is turned in or pumping systems turned on this spring, the engineers advice checking the measuring devices. Extra Large Junipers I Hollywood if Skyrockets LEAVE 1 IIH DO IT THE SMART, MODERN WAY 0 5T . J'5rW.lllfli!3 Junipers "Ceorance-tmt- I I VIII gaB" Jjfcfo T" we ed 'V Stock On Hand" r BY EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS FROM YOUR LOCAL TAYLOR RENTAL CENTER your prden to digging lenc and garden equipment from help you get the job done time . . . save money . . . save your aching muscles. Turn to Taylor all lor all your lawn and garden needs in top notch condition and ready to work From tilling posts, town Taylor can right Save tor you. P n n Coupon Good for 10 OFF Any Rental i cue warn VISA' 10520 South 700 East SANDY j 8210 S. 700 E. 561-352- 1 R9- tO$16M f plf Many More WWW 1 I vIF K& fPST" 'Upright To RENTING "1 " 'ffiJM. 2r1 'Sr Junipers W YOU I . Spreading Junipers Pfitzer- sSea Greens j I "Red Spot" I I I I I udca guage location, too Improper r nnnnnn onn?nn ULULiiDULJOLaLJULiLii nnnnn1:? UULJULiU . YOUR YARD IN SHAPE DOES KEEPING If page I Thunday, April 21, 1M3 ' L J J)) 1 I "Look H JI |