Golf Course Irrigation Water Filtration Systems

Steady flow and pressure from the pump house to the last sprinkler.

Golf course irrigation filtration removes sand, organics, and algae from pond, lake, and well water so sprinklers, nozzles, and control valves keep delivering consistent coverage.

Yardney Filtaworx self-cleaning screen filters are listed for golf course systems, and Pump Suction Screens protect the intake from lake and pond debris.

  • Self-cleaning Filtaworx screens
  • Filtration down to 250 mesh (50 microns)
  • Pump suction screens for lake intakes
  • Serving industry since 1965
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Why Golf Course Irrigation Needs Filtration

Golf course irrigation systems demand consistent performance across greens, tees, and fairways, where even minor plugging can create dry spots and turf stress. Filtration handles sand, organics, and algae while keeping flow and pressure stable to sprinklers and control valves.

Irrigation ponds are a common source of algae. Industry reporting notes that drawing from a problem pond can spread algae onto greens, even without a visible bloom, which makes filtering at the pump station worthwhile.

Benefits

Fewer Nozzle Blockages: Reduce plugging at sprinklers and nozzles.

Consistent Coverage: Prevent dry spots from uneven distribution.

Stable Flow and Pressure: Keep control valves and sprinklers supplied.

Less Downtime: Cut repairs and keep turf quality high.

Yardney Filtaworx Self-Cleaning Screen Filters

Yardney Filtaworx automatic self-cleaning screen filters are listed for drip, micro-spray, sprinkler, and golf course irrigation. They remove algae, slime, and other organics along with sand and grit, with filtration down to 250 mesh or 50 microns and flows from 110 gpm.

The cleaning cycle starts when the pressure drop across the screen reaches a preset 5 to 7 psi. Screens are available from 50 to 800 microns, so the fineness can match the sprinklers and valves on your course.

Applications

  • Removal of algae, slime, and other organic contaminants
  • Removal of sand, grit, and other inorganic contaminants
  • Irrigation and turf applications, including sprinklers
  • Fine filtration down to 250 mesh or 50 microns
  • Standard 150 psi operating pressure; high pressure available

Standard Assembly Includes (Filtaworx)

  • 304 stainless steel body with flanged inlet and outlet
  • Glass reinforced nylon screen element with 316 stainless steel mesh
  • NBR and EPDM seals
  • Hydraulic controller
  • Sacrificial anode (most models)

Available Options

  • 316 stainless steel housing on request
  • High pressure
  • Electric controller
  • Pressure sustaining valve (highly recommended)
  • Four-layer sintered screen
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Golf Course Irrigation Filtration Process

  • Water is drawn from a pond, lake, or well, with a pump suction screen keeping large debris off the intake.
  • Sand media or a separator removes heavy sand and the bulk of the organic load when the source needs it.
  • Filtaworx screens capture the remaining fine solids before water reaches the sprinkler network.
  • The self-cleaning cycle starts at a preset pressure drop and flushes captured solids without stopping irrigation.

Filter selection depends on the water source and the sprinkler nozzle size, so each station is sized from site data.

Filtration Technology Options

Filtaworx: self-cleaning screen; 50 to 800 micron screens; from 110 gpm; 150 psi; automatic cleaning at 5 to 7 psi pressure drop

Pump Suction Screen: self-cleaning 10 mesh stainless steel intake screen; from 325 gpm; 35 to 65 psi; named for golf course lake intakes

Sand Media: algae, slime, sand, and grit removal down to 200 mesh or 75 microns; 100 psi standard

Golf Filtration FAQs

Why does a golf course need irrigation filtration?

Sand, organics, and algae plug nozzles and valves, which causes dry spots and turf stress. Filtration keeps flow and pressure stable and cuts downtime.

Filters capture algae, slime, and other organics before water reaches sprinklers. They do not control algae in the pond itself, which needs separate management.

Yardney Filtaworx screens clean themselves automatically when the pressure drop across the screen reaches a preset 5 to 7 psi, so crews do not clean them by hand.

A Pump Suction Screen filters larger debris from lakes, ponds, canals, and ditches so pumps and primary filters run without clogging. It is sized from 325 gpm.

Filtaworx screens start at 110 gpm, sand media systems are built in multiple configurations, and Yardney sizes each station from your pump flow and source.