Cleanflo has developed a specialized agricultural water management system for Wade’s Hazelnut Farm in Chemainus, BC, designed to optimize the growth of hazelnuts through efficient rainwater utilization. The system comprises four Rainseeker Maximus surge systems strategically placed around the main barn to collect rainwater. Each surge system is equipped with a prefilter and an integrated pump within the tank, engineered to activate and transfer water to the main storage unit as it fills. These main tanks consist of four 3,600 US gallon Rainseeker tanks, accumulating a total capacity of 14,400 US gallons. An advanced control system is in place to automatically halt the surge pumps when the main tanks are full, thus conserving electricity by preventing unnecessary pumping and ensuring efficient water storage management.

The irrigation of the hazelnut crops is meticulously managed through an automated system that schedules watering based on precise needs, further refined by dual filtration stages—100 micron and 50 micron—to safeguard the irrigation infrastructure from potential clogging or damage. Additionally, this comprehensive system is enhanced with two soil moisture sensors, tasked with monitoring the ground’s moisture levels. These sensors play a crucial role in determining the actual water requirements, activating the irrigation only when necessary to avoid overwatering and to ensure optimal soil conditions for hazelnut cultivation. This methodical approach to irrigation not only maximizes the use of collected rainwater but also aligns with sustainable farming practices by reducing water waste.