Why is Soil Percolation Important? Too much water in soil means a lack of oxygen which leads to the growth of pathogens and the inability of the plant to uptake water. Thus, it is important to know the percolation rate or speed with which the water moves through the soil to reduce the incidence of soil borne pathogens.

Why is percolation of water important?

Percolation can be used to predict water transport factors such as the rate of leaching, or the flow of materials into water. This is most often used in agriculture to determine the movement of fertilizers or the salt content of soil.

What is the effect of percolation?

In physics, chemistry and materials science, percolation (from Latin percolare, "to filter" or "trickle through") refers to the movement and filtering of fluids through porous materials.