Definitions for "IRRIGATION RETURN FLOW"
Part of artificially applied water that is not consumed by plants or evaporation, and that eventually "returns" to an aquifer or surface water body, such as a lake or stream. Commonly used when discussing water conservation techniques and measurement.
irrigation water not consumed and returned to a surface or groundwater supply.
Part of irrigation water that is not consumed by evapotranspiration and that drains from the irrigated area to an aquifer or surface-water body.