July Is Smart Irrigation Month
July is typically the month of peak water demand for landscapes in Arizona and the Valley's water conservation campaign, Water – Use It Wisely is helping you to be aware of your water usage. The Irrigation Association named July Smart Irrigation Month to increase awareness about simple practices and innovative technologies for homeowners. The following three tips can help you save money, save water and see better results:
#1 - Turn on your irrigation system and walk around the yard to look for emitters or sprinkler heads that are broken, clogged or misaligned.
#2 - Install a WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controller that uses local weather information and site conditions to automatically adjust watering schedules. Check with your water provider to see if they offer a controller and other water-saving device rebates.
#3 - Convert sprinkler nozzles to rotating nozzles, which spread heavy droplets of water at a slower pace, making them more targeted and effective.
For more water-saving tips visit wateruseitwisely.com. For a link to outdoor watering guidelines published on the first day of each month, text WHENTOWATER to 33222*.
*SMS text alerts are managed by the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA).
Since 1999, the Water - Use It Wisely conservation campaign has made smart water use fun, easy and practical for everyone by sharing tips on highly effective water-saving devices like a toothbrush, broom, and irrigation timer. These, and 100+ other tips, remind consumer to think about the water they’re using when they come across them in everyday life.
