Which of the following spray nozzles would be used on non sodded banks or berms to minimize run off?

• A. Stream
• B. Low angles
• C. Strip
• D. Short radius

Answer: (A)

On bare, sloped banks or berms, the aim is to control how water is applied so it soaks in rather than runs off the surface and causes erosion. A solid stream nozzle delivers water in a concentrated, lower-drift jet that you can target precisely to the soil surface along the bank. This keeps water focused where it’s needed and reduces the spread of water over a wide area, which helps prevent the pooling and rapid runoff that bare soil is prone to. In contrast, other options tend to spray water more broadly or at angles that increase surface wetting and potential runoff on slopes. So using a stream nozzle on non-sodded banks or berms helps minimize runoff by concentrating and directing the water more efficiently.