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Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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Why are canals essential for industry and the public sector?
Canal systems are a vital part of our modern lifestyle—and this is doubly true in arid regions like California.
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Can you use flexible geomembranes as underlayment for irrigation canals?
Yes, you can—and in areas like California, this type of canal system can prove useful because it minimizes water loss through seepage, excessive evaporation, and leaks.
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How can you repair damaged canals?
Damaged irrigation canals don’t need to be replaced or moved—not when there are several options to repair them relatively easily.
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What are the best liner materials for irrigation canals?
In California and elsewhere, irrigation canals are crucial parts of irrigation systems to water crops, and while there are lots of options for liners, one stands out as better than all the others.
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Can lined drainage canals supply irrigation water for growers in California?
In this drought-prone region, many growers monitor water usage carefully—and solutions are needed to reclaim and reuse water wherever possible.
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How can seepage become problematic in California irrigation canals?
In an unlined irrigation canal system, water loss through seepage is by far the largest problem you’ll face—and it’s also the biggest source of water loss.
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