PENERAPAN METODE PUMPING TEST PADA PENGUJIAN DEBIT AIR TANAH DI JIAT (JARINGAN IRIGASI AIR TANAH) KABUPATEN GOWA

Abstract

Irrigation infrastructure is a major supporting factor in order to improve the welfare of farmers, especially
through the agricultural sector. This can be achieved if the irrigation infrastructure functions optimally. The physical
condition of the infrastructure must be maintained its function so that the optimization of the function can still be
maintained. In meeting water needs for various farming purposes, the capacity of water for irrigation must be given in the
right amount, time and quality, if this is not fulfilled, the plant will be affected by growth which in turn affects
agricultural production. The long-term objective of this research is expected to later produce a performance assessment as
a reference in the optimization of irrigation infrastructure through improvement / rehabilitation activities. For that shortterm
purpose in this study Pumping test is a method of measuring water discharge from observing the continuity of water
sources and the availability of water from the source itself. The main point of the pumping test is the comparison
between the decrease in water level when pumping against the increase in water level during recovery. Knowing the
results of this study is expected to produce data and information to formulate policies (in this case the local government
or related departments) in managing irrigation networks and the environment that have a direct impact on the local
community. This research method begins with a survey and field review conducted by groundwater irrigation networks
in Gowa district. then measuring the discharge at the pump house. Record and take photos as research documentation.
Measurement of debit, collection of primary data and secondary data and data processing. Data processing here is the
process of processing data, so that the data is ready to be analyzed. The results of measurement of debit and pumping
tests from the Groundwater Irrigation Network (JIAT) were obtained in the form of the latest data (updated) so that it
could be used as a reference for the maintenance process of future groundwater irrigation networks.