Smarter Drainage System Design for Farms & Rural Land
As a specialist drainage consultant, we deliver a smarter, more effective approach to drainage system design for farms and rural land.
Excess water is one of the biggest challenges facing farms and rural properties, especially with the growing impact of extreme weather events. Poor drainage leads to reduced pasture growth, soil compaction, lost productivity, and increased flood risk – limiting how much of your land can actually be used.
Our role as a drainage consultant is to design systems that improve land performance, reduce risk, and maximise usable land.
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2026 Auckland Supreme Winners, NZ Farm Environment Trust,
Winners of 5 Section Awards
We couldn’t have achieved what we achieved without the implementation of the Water Siphon drainage technology –
It has had a massive impact on our property and our success!
Drainage System Designed for Farms
Every property is different. As your drainage consultant, we focus on designing systems that work with your land – not against it.
We work closely with you to:
- Assess problem areas and understand water flow patterns
- Identify the causes of waterlogging and flooding
- Design systems that manage surface and subsurface water
- Incorporate the most effective drainage solutions for your site, including Water Siphon technology where appropriate
- Ensure long-term performance with minimal maintenance
Our solutions are particularly effective for:
- Dairy farms with ongoing drainage challenges
- Grazing land affected by excess water
- Low-lying or flood-prone paddocks
- Properties with consistently high water tables
- Land where traditional drainage has failed
The result is a smarter drainage system that reduces risk, improves ground conditions, and unlocks more usable, productive land.
A Different Approach to Drainage
Traditional drainage systems move water from point A to point B. Our approach goes further.
Using siphon-operated technology, our system creates a natural vacuum effect to draw water from saturated ground and move it efficiently – even up and over obstacles of up to 8 metres high.
Rather than simply redirecting water, we focus on managing your water table to lower groundwater levels and improve land performance year-round.
What Makes This Approach Different?
Where Water Siphon technology is used, it provides a level of control and performance that traditional drainage systems can’t match:
- Move large volumes of water quickly across long distances
- Manually control water table levels when needed
- Prepare your land ahead of storm events
- Redirect water to where it is actually beneficial
- Reduce reliance on passive drainage systems alone
- Outperform floodgates in many farming conditions
- Continue draining and lowering water levels after floodgates become ineffective
From Assessment to Installation, and Beyond
1
Site Assessment
Understanding your land, challenges, and goals
2
System Design
Creating a drainage solution based on your site conditions and drainage consultant assessment.
3
Implementation Guidance
Supporting correct installation
4
Ongoing Performance
Ensuring the system continues to deliver results over time
Benefits of Water Siphon Technology
When guided by an experienced drainage consultant, the impact of good drainage goes well beyond water removal.
The right drainage system enhances soil performance, reduces risk during wet conditions, and helps maximise the productive capacity of your land.
Water Siphon is a proven solution for improving land usability and resilience:
- Improves soil aeration – supporting healthier root systems
- Increases water absorption – helping reduce flood risk
- Promotes more consistent pasture growth
- Expands usable, productive land area
Because the system operates without motors or power, Water Siphon technology is:
- Silent
- Energy-free
- Low maintenance
- Environmentally responsible
The result is a smarter, more resilient drainage system that improves land performance and maximises productive potential.
When Water Siphon Drainage Technology Is The Right Solution
Water Siphon gives you a level of control and performance that traditional drainage systems simply can’t match.
- Move large volumes of water quickly across long distances
- Manually control water table levels when needed
- Prepare your land ahead of storm events
- Redirect water to where it is actually beneficial
- Reduce reliance on passive drainage systems alone
- Outperform floodgates in many farming conditions
- Continue draining and lowering water levels after floodgates become ineffective
Case Study:
Kaipara Farm Results
As part of a drainage consultant-led system design, Water Siphon technology was implemented across a 12-hectare area experiencing regular flooding issues.
The outcomes demonstrate how effective flood mitigation strategies for floods can directly translate into real financial outcomes.
Book your drainage Assessment todayMeasurable outcomes:
- 4 tDM/ha increase in pasture harvest
- 300 kgMS/ha increase in milk solids production
- $2,850 per hectare increase in profitability
- $34,200 additional income per year across 12 hectares
Additional benefits:
- 76% return on investment in the first year
- Recurring continued gains expected in following years
- Positive impact extended beyond the original 12 hectares
- No additional fencing required
- No increase in fertiliser
- No ongoing maintenance required
- Higher returns per hectare helping increase land value
Frequently Asked Questions – Drainage Consultant
If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for below, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
What does a drainage consultant do?
A drainage consultant assesses how water behaves across your land and designs a system to manage it effectively. This includes identifying problem areas, understanding water flow, and creating a drainage system design that improves land performance and reduces flood risk.
Why should I work with a drainage consultant?
Working with a drainage consultant ensures your system is designed based on how water actually behaves across your land – not guesswork. Rather than relying on standard drainage approaches, a consultant assesses your site conditions, identifies the root causes of water issues, and designs a solution that delivers long-term results.
This helps you avoid costly trial-and-error, improves land performance, reduces flood risk, and ensures you get the best return from your investment. It also means the right solutions are used in the right places – including technologies like Water Siphon where they provide the greatest benefit.
When is Water Siphon used compared to traditional drainage systems?
Traditional drainage systems rely on gravity to move water from one point to another. Water Siphon uses siphon-operated technology to actively draw water from saturated soil and move it efficiently – even up and over obstacles. This allows for greater control of groundwater levels and improved overall performance.
Can Water Siphon help with flood mitigation?
Yes. Water Siphon is designed to help manage water before, during, and after heavy rainfall events. By lowering groundwater levels and increasing soil absorption capacity, it helps reduce flood risk and improves your land’s ability to cope with extreme weather.
Is Water Siphon suitable for farms?
Water Siphon is particularly well suited to farms and rural properties. It is effective for dairy farms, grazing land, flood-prone paddocks, and areas with high water tables – especially where traditional drainage systems have not delivered results.
How does the water siphon system compare with floodgates?
Many farms rely on floodgates, but they can be inefficient and limited by changing conditions.
A Water Siphon system can continue draining and lowering water levels long after a floodgate has stopped working, helping improve results across the wider farm system.
Will this increase my usable land area?
Yes. By lowering the water table and improving soil structure, Water Siphon can turn previously waterlogged or underutilised areas into productive land. This can lead to more consistent pasture growth and better use of your property.
Does the system require power or ongoing maintenance?
No. Water Siphon operates without motors or electricity, making it energy-free and silent. It is designed to be low maintenance, which helps keep long-term operating costs down.
Can the system be customised for my property?
Yes. Every drainage system is designed based on the specific conditions of your land. As a drainage consultant, we assess your site and create a solution that works with your natural landscape and water flow patterns.
What types of drainage issues can you help with?
We can help with a range of issues including waterlogging, poor pasture performance, high water tables, flooding, and ineffective existing drainage systems. Our focus is on delivering a long-term solution rather than a short-term fix.
By implementing the right drainage system to prevent flood damage, you break the cycle of repeated flooding and ongoing loss.
Talk to a Drainage
Consultant Today
If you’re dealing with waterlogged land, poor drainage, or recurring flooding issues, working with a drainage consultant can make a significant difference..
We offer a smarter, more effective approach to drainage system design – built for New Zealand farms and conditions.
Get in touch to discuss your property and see how Water Siphon can help.
