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Landscape Irrigation
It's as easy as mow, water, weed, repeat, right? Taking a couple extra steps, checking for leaks and having the right equipment will actually cut your maintenance time and provide a healthier and more vibrant landscape. Attending a Water Wiser workshop to learn these tips is a great start.
Check for leaks often
Periodically, check for leaks in your irrigation system. Look for wet spots, small holes or depressions in the ground - this may indicate an underground
irrigation leak.
Check your sprinkler system frequently (at least monthly during irrigation season) for broken or misaligned equipment to ensure you are watering your lawn and not the house, sidewalk or street.
Get smart
Install a smart controller or rain sensor that automatically adjusts the sprinkler system run time and / or schedule to react to changing weather conditions. Castle Rock Water offers rebates for smart controllers and rain sensors. Learn more about our rebate program.
Maintenance
Check for leaks often
Periodically, check for leaks in your irrigation system. Look for wet spots, small holes or depressions in the ground - this may indicate an underground irrigation leak.
Repair often
Check your sprinkler system frequently (at least monthly during irrigation season) for broken or misaligned equipment to ensure you are watering your lawn and not the house, sidewalk or street.Get smart
Install a smart controller or rain sensor that automatically adjusts the sprinkler system run time and / or schedule to react to changing weather conditions. Castle Rock Water offers rebates for smart controllers and rain sensors. Learn more about our rebate program.Conduct an irrigation audit
Irrigation system efficiency should be better than 75 percent. However, most systems run at 55 percent. Run off, improperly adjusted spray heads and leaks account for most inefficiencies. An irrigation audit will help make sure a system is running as efficiently as possible.