irrigation
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Three years later, after losing so many plants, she decided to add an irrigation system.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The water flooded fields and homes, took bridges and crossings out of service, and disrupted the operation of pumping stations for drinking water and irrigation.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
A dense population, extensive irrigation, abundant moisture and large numbers of outdoor workers combine to create conditions in which even routine labour can become risky.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home was built in 2022 and sits on a private, acre-plus lot with full-yard irrigation and large trees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
The region does have permanently water-filled swamps, sinkholes, and lakes, but often these are too salty to drink or use for irrigation.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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