Publication Date
11-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-159
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth
Abstract
An evaporation basin is an engineered earth structure designed to safely store and evaporate saline water discharged from drainage or pumping, while protecting high-value agricultural land, natural assets or built infrastructure.
DPIRD recommends that evaporation basins should form part of an integrated water and salinity management program. Information on this page is a guide only.
It is recommended that landholders seek expert advice plus engineering design and related support from qualified contractors.
Number of Pages
8
Keywords
Evaporation basins, Salinity management, Sealed basins, Leaky basins, Natural salt lakes, Leveed groundwater drains, Environmental protection
Disciplines
Agricultural Science | Agriculture | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Environmental Engineering | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Fresh Water Studies | Hydrology | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Soil Science | Water Resource Management
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Evaporation basins for salinity management. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-159.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/nrm_factsheets/24
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