Are you looking for ways to save water outdoors? An irrigation auditor certified by a WaterSense® labeled program can inspect your watering system to improve its efficiency, help maintain an attractive landscape, and save money on your water bill.

How a Certified Auditor Can Help You Save 

 

• Test your irrigation system to ensure it distributes water properly and that zones are programmed correctly. 

• Find and fix leaks to reduce water waste.

• Update your irrigation schedule to make seasonal adjustments easy.

 

Once they inspect your system for savings opportunities, auditors help you identify WaterSense labeled products and other components that are right for your system and landscape. These products may include the following: 

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• Weather-based irrigation controllers use local weather and landscape conditions to water only when and how much is needed. 

• Soil moisture-based irrigation controllers detect moisture under the landscape and stop scheduled watering when not needed.

• Spray sprinkler bodies regulate water pressure at the nozzle, so you get a consistent spray and less misting if your water pressure is too high.

 

Additional Water-Saving Services

Your yard may also benefit from some or all of these water-efficient landscape practices:

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• Hydrozoning: Arranging plants in zones based on watering needs allows you to irrigate the right amount in the right place; an auditor can help program your system’s zones. 

• Plant selection: Choosing drought-tolerant plants that are native to your region and acclimated to local weather conditions will require little water aside from normal rainfall.

• Cycle-and-soak: Using this type of scheduling, an auditor can program your system to water in multiple, short cycles, allowing soil to soak up water and keep plants healthy.