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Reduce irrigation when demand is low Convert to Drip Irrigation * Simple Concepts in Irrigation Households with in ground spinkler systems use 35% more water outdoors (AWWA) Households with automatic timers use 47% more water outdoors (AWWA) Irrigation Conservation is Needed Mechanical Controler Easy to set Must manually turn on timer Automatic shutoff Battery Operated Hose end In-line Automatic Timer More difficult to set Automatically turns irrigation on Automatic shutoff Underground Valves Irrigation Scheduling What days? What hours? Stay out of trouble Know the rules in your area Schedule for conservation Check your Ordinances Backflow Prevention may be required to prevent your irrigation system from contaminating water supplies W How much water? Rule of thumb: Shrubs: up to once a week - apply one gallon of water per foot of plant height Lawns: up to once a week - up to one inch per application Trees: up to once a week one inch of water under entire canopy *It’s best to water infrequently, deep and early in the morning How do I know how long I need to irrigate? Set out tuna cans or rain gauges randomly throughout your lawn Measure how much water was applied and calculate how long it will take to apply the water you need Individually turn on each irrigation zone for 15 minutes. check to be sure irrigation is uniform adjust heads if irrigation isn’t uniform Set out tuna cans or rain gauges randomly throughout your lawn Check Uniformity of Application Don’t water the pavement Check for leaks Hit the target Evaporative Water Loss - Inches Rain Cutoff Install an automatic rain cutoff device Don’t water in the rain!!! Moisture Meter Another option for improved conservation Spray Irrigation Used to irrigate large uniform areas Conserve by watering individual plants Drip System Drip Irrigation Retrofit Kits Pressure Regulator Filter * * *