51.7.4. Cleaning silt traps and screen intakes

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary function of a silt trap?

   Hint

   Think about what accumulates in water that needs to be removed.

2. 2.

   How often should screen intakes be checked?

   Hint

   Consider the impact of rain on debris levels.

3. 3.

   What does a silt trap do?

   • Helps to purify water
   • Collects sediment
   • Provides irrigation water

   Hint

   Consider what sediment does to water flow.

4. 4.

   True or False: Screen intakes do not require maintenance.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens when filters become clogged.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact on crop yield if silt traps are not maintained for an entire season.

   Hint

   Consider how critical water management is for crops.

6. 6.

   Create a maintenance plan for checking both silt traps and screen intakes over a year.

   Hint

   Think about how to divide tasks across the calendar year effectively.