05 Feb 2010
Practical solutions for efficient water management
Problem
- Misting, fogging
Potential Causes
- High water pressure
Solution
- Pressure regulating devices maintain the optimal water pressure to sprinklers, which will minimize misting and fogging. This can result in over 50% water savings.
Problem
- Water runoff and erosion
Potential Causes
- Slopes, Clay soil, Over-spray, Too much water applied too quickly
Solution
- Controllers with multiple start times or Cycle + Soak – enable you to water in multiple, yet shorter cycles to allow for better absorption.
- High efficiency nozzles with matched precipitation rates provide better distribution of water and can reduce usage by up to 30%.
- Low-volume drip irrigation applies water slowly and more directly to plants’ roots.
- Check valves prevent drainage at lower elevations, which eliminates flooding and erosion.
Problem
- Over-watering due to weather changes
Potential Causes
- Controllers are rarely adjusted to accommodate for weather changes
Solution
- Automatic shut-off devices temporarily suspend irrigation when sufficient moisture is detected or if it is raining, resulting in 15-20% water savings.
- Many irrigation controllers contain features that enable users to easily make changes to their systems (to accommodate for weather changes) without disrupting predetermined settings.
Problem
- Over-watering due to different types of plants
Potential Causes
- Different plants have different watering needs
Solution
- Plant your garden in zones and use a controller with multiple independent programs. This will provide you with the flexibility to adjust your watering schedule per the needs of each zone.
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