A process for irrigation involves monitoring reclaimed water, and treating
it when necessary. The reclaimed water is tested with monitors to obtain
results for water quality characteristics, including: pH; residual
chlorine; and, sodium. These results are inputted to a computerized data
handling system for data collection, storage and analysis for comparison
to predetermined acceptable ranges for water quality characteristic, and
to show any deviation from said acceptable ranges. Either alarms are set
off or treatment occurs or both, when deviations are observed. Treatment
includes a dechlorination system to correct active chlorine, and,
optionally, an oxidation system. There is also a reverse osmosis step for
reduction of salts, such as sodium. Other monitors may include one or
more of hardness; turbidity; alkalinity; conductivity and nitrates.