California might be famous for beaches and tech bros, but it’s agriculture that quietly dominates the scene. Nearly one-third of America’s vegetables and two-thirds of its fruits and nuts come from California soil.

If you grew up hearing that “farmers feed the world,” here’s the 2025 update: farmers can only feed the world if their water is clean enough to keep the whole system running.

If you’ve been in irrigation long enough, you’ve heard the classic line: “My water source is clean. I don’t need filtration.” And every time someone says it, an emitter somewhere silently screams.

A common challenge in water systems is the presence of sand, silt, and grit. These particles can damage pumps, clog filters, erode valves, and shorten equipment life.