Maximum Flow Table#
| Pipe Type | Pipe Size | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 2" | 2 1/2" | 3" | 4" | ||
|
Mainline Pipe |
PVC Class 160 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 59 | 86 | 128 | 211 |
| PVC Class 200 | 17 | 28 | 36 | 57 | 83 | 123 | 203 | |
| PVC Sch. 40 | 13 | 23 | 32 | 52 | 75 | 115 | 199 | |
|
Lateral Pipe |
Polyethylene | 20 | 35 | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| PVC Class 160 | 26 | 43 | >57 | 88 | 130 | 192 | -- | |
| PVC Class 200 | 26 | 41 | 54 | 85 | 124 | 184 | -- | |
| PVC Sch. 40 | 20 | 35 | 48 | 79 | 112 | 173 | -- | |
This chart is intended as an aid for irrigation design.
Did You Know?
Fort Collins Utilities monitors water quality in our water sources, treated drinking water and treated water returned to the environment.
Mowing bluegrass 2.5"-3" tall will promote deeper rooting and shade the plant's root zone. Never cut more than 1/3 of the leaf blade.
Mowing when it's cool reduces stress on the grass.