Water savings calculators estimate approximate water use in the landscape and are a great way to take the guesswork out of how much water is being used.
Irrigating properly is often a time consuming and frustrating activity. Try out these calculators and see if they simplify the irrigation scheduling process.
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Landscape irrigation accounts for up to 60% of total household water use. The lawn accounts for the majority of this use. Finding the amount of water currently used on a lawn can be compared with what the lawn requires and potentially save water by altering irrigation times and adjusting heads.
Checking how much water is used is not difficult and can be done using simple supplies. Basically, all that is needed are:
Drip irrigation systems technology consists of a system of plastic pipes that transfers water under low pressure to plants. The water is applied much more slowly than with sprinklers. Spray is minimized and point watering is possible.
Drip irrigation systems are a great option for a water-wise landscape. Drip irrigation is a much more efficient way to apply water to landscape plants as compared to sprinkler systems which are only about 65-75% efficient.
Drip irrigation systems apply water at a …
Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 60% of residential water use in some parts of the US.
The type of irrigation method for delivering water to plants plays a large role in the amount of water used and the effectiveness of the irrigation system.
Turf generally requires more water than bedding plants, shrubs, and trees, therefore, design the irrigation system with this in mind.
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