Modern Land Drainage 2nd edition is a fully revised and updated version of the 2004 classic. It covers all aspects needed for sustainable drainage. This work is for drainage professionals engaged in the field of integrated water resources and river basin management, civil and agricultural engineers, governments, academics and libraries.

Introduction. Land Drainage for Agriculture. Planning and Design Considerations. Remote Sensing and Field Reconnaissance. Assessment of Costs. Investigations. Climate, Land, Soil and Environment. Water in the Soil. Hydraulic Conductivity. Systems and Technology. Subsurface Drainage Systems. Surface/Shallow Drainage Systems. Main Drainage Systems. Design. Design of Pipe Drainage Systems. Design Discharges. Design of Drainage Canals, Pumps and Structures. Salinity Control. Soil Salinity. Irrigation Induced Salinisation. Drainage of Irrigated Land. Special Topics. Seepage and Interception. Reclamation and Drainage of Unripened Soils. Drainage of Rice Lands. Controlled Drainage. Computer Applications. Management and New Developments. Research and Innovation. Institutional, Organisational and Financial Arrangements. Maintenance. Performance Assessment and Benchmarking. References and Further Reading.