Winterizing Your Irrigation System

UGA Extension contacts:
Gary Hawkins

Irrigation systems are used by farmers and homeowners to supply supplemental
water to their crops. At the end of the growing season, the irrigation system should be checked and winterized to maintain proper operation for the coming season.

This publication provides a list of suggested things that should by done on both drip and center pivot systems to help protect them during the winter months.


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