What are the structures called that are built on the riverbed upstream of a head regulator to ensure only clear water enters the canal?

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Published
29 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

Silt excluders are specifically designed structures constructed on the riverbed upstream of the head regulator to prevent silt and sediment from entering the canal, allowing only clear water to flow through.

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