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Appendix 3
Classification of
Irrigation Water
Excellent
EC < 0.25 mS/cm
Good
0.25 mS/cm < EC < 0.75 mS/cm
Permissible
0.75 mS/cm < EC < 2.0 mS/cm
Doubtful
2.0 mS/cm < EC < 3.0 mS/cm
Unsuitable
EC > 3.0 mS/cm
Categories of irrigation water quality based on
electrical conductivity. [Wilcox L.V. (1948) The
Quality of Water for Irrigation Use, USDA Techni-
cal Bulletin 962]