The sub-surface drainage can be accomplished through drains or pumped wells.<br>
The subsurface drains are characterized by drain depth and drainage capacity factor . The drains are located in the transition zone. The subsurface drainage facility can be applied to natural or artificial drainage systems. The functioning of an artificial drainage system can be regulated through a drainage control factor.<br>
When no drainage system is present, installing drains with zero capacity offers the opportunity to obtain separate water and salt balances for an upper and lower part of the transition zone.<br>
The pumped wells are located in the aquifer. Their functioning is characterized by the well discharge.<br>
The drain and well water can be used for irrigation through a re-use factor. This may affect the salt balance and the irrigation efficiency or sufficiency.