A water system which allows for ditch water to be “pressurized” or pushed mechanically to where the water is needed. This water is not potable and is primarily used for watering crops, yards, gardens, and more. Neighborhoods and homes without access to a pressurized system must rely on the natural flow of water in order to receive ditch water. Unfortunately, this natural flow can easily be impeded by poor ditch maintenance & low flow.
Citations: “Pressure Irrigation.” City of Boise. Accessed December 5, 2014. <http://publicworks.cityofboise.org/services/pressure-irrigation/.>