A researcher at University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using a cutting-edge, non-invasive method to detect seepage and structural problems in aging irrigation canals — a technique that could save water, time and money for producers across western Nebraska. Offering clearer insight into underground leaks and settlement through time-lapse electrical measurements, the approach sheds new light on how to protect vital water infrastructure in ag and beyond.
by Geitner Simmons | IANR Communications
October 30, 2025
Husker geoscientists are testing a new, noninvasive method to detect leaks and structural issues in aging irrigation canals — a breakthrough that could help conserve water and protect vital ag infrastructure across Nebraska.
During the Panhandle Ag Research Technology Tour in September 2024, Mohamed Khalil explains how the frequency domain electromagnetic equipment helps with irrigation. (Chabella Guzman | PREEC)
