Alternative Tile Intakes

	Alternative Tile Intakes
		Drainage has been and continues to play an extremely valuable role in the ability for farmers to raise crops in the Chippewa River Watershed. However, traditional open tile intakes or surface inlets can have unintended consequences of increased sediment and phosphorus contributions to our streams, ditches, lakes and rivers. Today there are several options available as an "alternative" to the open intake. These options are intended to maintain drainage benefits while providing water quality protection. Cost-share may be available up to 75% for the design and installation.

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	Benefits of Alternative Tile Intakes Ease of Operation Adequate drainage with positive crop response Improve water quality from reduced sediment and nutrient delivery Decreased ditch clean out cost and assessments Alternative Intake Options Rock Inlets or Blind Intakes: This design involves digging a trench, placing a drainage pipe at its bottom and filling the trench with small rock Localized Intensive Pattern Tiling: This design involves the removal of the open surface intake and replacing it with the installation of subsurface drainage tile lines in a very tight pattern or coiled configuration. Hickenbottom Intake: This technique is replacing an open intake with a perforated riser. More Information CRWP Alternative Tile Intakes Program Brochure Rock Inlet Design and Specification

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