Soil Water Infiltration Rate
Benchmark Value
Scoring Curve
This curve shows how a field measurement for this indicator would score across all available benchmark forms in this context. The scoring engine uses 7 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 6 guard(s) constrain the result.
Evidence & Context
Synthesizing data from various studies suggests that for most soil textures, an infiltration rate below 5 mm/hr can be considered critically low.
Soil water infiltration rate, the rate at which water enters the soil surface, measured in mm/hr.
Critical lower threshold below which soil infiltration is insufficient to prevent runoff and erosion.
Represents the point at which the soil can no longer absorb rainfall at a sufficient rate, causing runoff and erosion.
Sources (1)
Effects of Grazing on Water Erosion, Compaction and Infiltration on Grasslands - MDPI
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
Nutrient surpluses in Australian grazing systems: management practices, policy approaches, and difficult choices to improve water quality - ResearchGate
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Healthy soils and water infiltration in the paddock - Local Land ...
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