CRITICAL REVIEW OF PRACTICES OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF - MINOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT CILOGANT[ INDONESIA

Abstract

The proper operation of any irrigation system is very essential in order to achieve optimum result. So important is proper operation that even the most sophisticated system with the best facilities can not provide the expected result if the system with the facilities is not operated properly. Successful operation, therefore, will depend largely on the system operators as well as the operating procedures adopted and put to use, not to mention the necessary irrigation facilities that must be made available for the system. Likewise, operation activities should be closely supervised and well coordinated in order that the desired issues of water to meet the needs of the water users are attained. The other requisite to good operations is to assure equitable distribution of Irrigation water to all the users on the system. Maintenance of an irrigation system is equally important. The objectives are: (1) To keep the system in top operating condition at all times through proper maintenance. (2) To obtain the longest life and greater use of the system's facilities by providing adequate maintenance and replacements. (3) To achieve the above two objectives at the lowest possible cost.....