Irrigation Trouble? Don't Get Hosed!

Irrigation Trouble? Don't Get Hosed!

Irrigation Trouble? Don't Get Hosed!

Make sure your irrigation system waters your plants, grass, trees and all --- not your sidewalk, driveway, street or wall!

  • Check all outdoor hoses, connectors, and spigots regularly. Repair leaks as necessary.
  • Adjust sprinkler heads so they don't spray walls, driveways, or sidewalks.
  • Spray your lawns with only as much water as the ground can absorb; areas with hard compacted soils may need to be watered in increments.
  • Don't use a sprinkler meant to water a 15-foot area when an eight-foot sprinkler will do.
  • Use the manual option to turn on your irrigation controller and then check for leaks and other water-wasting problems.
  • Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours when temperatures are cooler.
  • Report significant water losses from broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or water provider. Also ask them to ensure that fire hydrants are tamper-proof.