The internationally recognised standardisation body is ISO, with standards for the irrigation sector being developed in Technical Subcommittee ISO/TC 23/SC 18 “Irrigation and drainage equipment”.
Scope: Equipment for irrigation and drainage, including various systems (localised irrigation, sprinkler systems, machinery, etc.). Standards for components of these systems, quality, test methods, and efficient water use. Includes terminology and definitions relating to irrigation. Currently working on updates and revisions to incorporate technological advances.
- Chair: Rami Margalit (Israel)
- Secretariat: Israel
ISO/TC 23/SC 18 working groups
- WG 1: Definitions
- WG 3: Irrigation sprinklers
- WG 7: Valves
- WG 8: Remote monitoring and control technologies
- WG 13: Implementation of pressurized irrigation systems
- WG 14: Traveller irrigation machines
- WG 15: ISO 9261 Purpose
- AHG 1: Microirrigation emitter – clogging
- AHG 2: Organic fertigation system
- AHG 3: Nutrient solution supply unit