Land drainage (disambiguation)

Land drainage may refer to:

  • Surface drainage of the land
    • Drainage system (geomorphology), pattern of natural drains, streams, rivers, etc.
    • Land drainage - a legal and operational term in the UK to define a range of functions and responsibilities of drainage boards.
    • Surface runoff, surface runoff of excess rainfall from the land
    • Drainage system (agriculture), land forming or land shaping to enhance the drainage from the soil surface in agricultural land
    • Contour plowing, controlling runoff and soil erosion
  • Subsurface (groundwater) drainage
    • Horizontal drainage by pipes and ditches
      • Drainage
      • Tile drainage
      • Watertable control
    • Vertical drainage by wells
      • Well drainage
      • Watertable control
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