How to Conserve Water With Your Irrigation System

Here’s a fun fact: the largest use of fresh water in this country (70 percent) goes toward irrigation. While most of it is for commercial agricultural purposes, residential homeowners use a good portion too.

Inefficient older residential irrigation systems can lose 50 percent of water to wind, evaporation, and runoff. But by installing a smart irrigation system, you can conserve water and maximize efficiency while ensuring your yard looks healthy and green.

The Importance of Water Conservation For Irrigation Systems

We all know that water is a precious natural resource that is only getting scarcer as the years press on. Anything you can do to ensure optimal irrigation water conservation will help. Here are some steps you can take:

1.     Make Seasonal Sprinkler Setting Adjustments

Smart irrigation systems have internal clocks that help you control and optimize your water use. To get the most use out of yours, consider the current season. For example, grass doesn’t need as much water in spring and fall as it does in summer. Without a smart system, you are delivering the same amount of water all year long but you don’t have to.

2.     Use Weather Sensors

Smart irrigation systems automatically adjust to the temperature outside through live weather feeds. As a result, it will reduce water use when cloudy, cool or raining. This saves you time and money while extending the life of your system. Advanced sensors can also determine when it has rained recently and irrigation requirements are low.

3.     Take Advantage of Landscape-Based Controllers

Smart sprinklers are equipped with sensors that know the condition of your yard so it can deliver the proper amount of water. The system will take into account:

• Soil type in your yard
• Types of plants and grasses
• Yard slope
• Sun exposure your yard gets

4.     Use Sensor-Based Controllers

Smart systems have underground soil moisture sensors placed at the root zones of your lawn. They can tell when you have to water your lawn and for what time frame.

5.     Install Pressure Regulators

Old and outdated irrigation systems have sprinkler heads that only have one pressure level, and that is high. But even a small reduction in water pressure can conserve a lot of water. With appropriate water pressure, you get a more effective, consistent stream of water so you can operate the system for a shorter period of time.

Conserve Water and Control Costs

In the end, it’s all about conserving water and controlling costs. Smart sprinkler systems are a great investment for your home and the environment. Modernizing your irrigation efforts means you can cut back on wasteful practices and stop unnecessary water loss while saving money at the same time.

Contact Bare Roots Landscape Solutions

The Bare Roots team is experienced in installing smart sprinkler irrigation systems for all types of properties to result in convenience and cost savings. To learn more, get in touch with us for a free quote at 214-421-1153.

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