• Irrigation systems need regular maintenance to keep them working efficiently year after year. Damage from lawn equipment or improper winterization can cause leaks and other serious problems.
  • Inspect your system monthly. Check for leaks, broken or clogged sprinkler heads, and other problems. Clean colored screens and micro irrigation filters as needed.
  • Check the pressure. Pressure can change over time and negatively affect system efficiency.
  • Inspect the system for leaks. Leaks are a huge water waster. A good contractor can perform regular maintenance check for leaks, broken or clogged spray heads, and other problems. Ask them to show you common problems to watch for between visits.
  • Install a rain shutoff switch. These inexpensive sensors can be retrofitted to almost any system and help compensate for natural rainfall by turning off your system in rainy weather.
  • Consider "smart" technology. Climate or soil moisture sensor-based controllers evaluate weather or soil moisture conditions and then automatically adjust the irrigation schedule to meet the specific needs of your landscape.
  • Winterize your irrigation system. An irrigation contractor with specialized equipment will flush out water that could freeze and crack pipes, valves and sprinklers. Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative of the Irrigation Association, a non-profit industry organization dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation. Learn more at www.smartiffigationmonth.org. Have your system audited. Hire a professional to conduct an irrigation audit and uniformity test to verify areas are being watered evenly and appropriately, and make necessary adjustments.

 July is Smart Irrigation Month

​July is Smart Irrigation Month

Maintain & Upgrade Your System

To raise awareness of the benefits of efficient watering practices, the Irrigation Association has named July Smart irrigation Month. Make time this summer to be sure your getting the most out of your irrigation system, while keeping the utility bills low and helping to protect the environment.

Automated irrigation systems offer convenience while protecting your landscape investment. A well-maintained system keeps your lawn and landscape beautiful and healthy, while minimizing water waste.

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  • Adapt your watering schedule to the weather and the season. Familiarize yourself with the setting on your irrigation controller and adjust the watering schedule regularly.
  • Schedule watering for each zone separately. For each area, take into account type of sprinkler, sun or shade exposure, soil type and plant requirements.
  • Inspect your system monthly. Check for leaks, broken or clogged heads, and other problems, or engage a certified irrigation professional to regularly check your system. Clean micro irrigation filters as needed.
  • Have your system audited. Hire a professional to conduct an irrigation audit and uniformity test to make sure each zone is being watered evenly.
  • Install an inexpensive rain shutoff switch. Required by law in many states, these money-saving sensors prevent watering in rainy weather and can be retrofitted to almost any system.
  • Consider "smart" technology. Climate or soil moisture sensor-based controllers evaluate weather or soil  moisture conditions and then automatically adjust the watering schedule to meet the specific needs of your landscape.
  • Think about low-volume drip irrigation for plan beds. Install micro irrigation for gardens, trees and shrubs to minimize evaporation and runoff. Options include drip ( also known as trickle), micro-spray jets, micro-sprinkler and bubbler irrigation.
  • ​Water at the right time of day. Watering when the sun is low, winds are calm and temperatures are cooler minimizes evaporation by as much as 30 percent. 
  • Water only when needed. Saturate root zones and let the soil dry. Overwatering results in shallow roots and encourages weeds, disease and fungus growth.
  • Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative of the Irrigation Association, a non-profit industry organization dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation. Learn more at www.smartirrigationmonth.org