Irrigation waters of the Bundaberg area

Abstract

The underground irrigation water supplies of the Bundaberg area have been divided into three classes based on the overlying geological formation. The topography and soil characteristics of the two principal land types below which main water-bearing beds are located are briefly discussed. A number of waters from each of the three geologic areas have been analysed and their compositions compared, particularly on the basis of ionic ratios. Tables of typical irrigation plant data are appended.