A Study of Irrigation Pumping Plant Performance in Arkansas

Nearly 100 irrigation pumping plants were evaluated over three irrigation seasons using a network of pump monitoring systems.  Seasonal flow change, cost of water per unit volume pumped, and efficiency as a percentage of the Nebraska Pumping Plant Performance Criteria are reported.  Seasonal averages and trends in pumping performance values can be used to develop recommendations to producers for improving pumping plant performance and reduce operating costs.