As the weather warms up, your water usage increases due to more frequent irrigation. Unfortunately, much of the water used for irrigation is wasted in the form of over-spray. With water rates sky-rocketing, controlling waste is perhaps the easiest adjustment you can make to save money. The first step is simple; simply adjust sprinkler heads so that they
don’t water your driveway, sidewalks, or your house. Not only will you avoid damage to your siding, but you may avoid possible fines. Sprinklers spraying on a house can cause thousands of dollars in damage. This is one of the most frequently listed items in our home inspection reports. Even stucco will become damaged by long-term exposure to sprinklers. Wood and hardboard siding are particularly subject to damage from over-spray. If you have sprinklers spraying directly on your house, fix it as soon as possible. Most sprinklers have an adjustment screw on top which allows you to make small adjustments to the spray pattern. In some cases, you may have to re-locate the sprinklers. A good option for correcting sprinklers located too close the house is to convert the sprinkler heads to a drip system. In addition to over-spray and possible fines, simply having high water pressure can waste water. This may not be obvious, but water forced out of a sprinkler at high pressure becomes atomized – like a fine mist. Instead of falling onto your garden, this mist can be blown away or evaporate quickly. Many parts of San Diego have very high pressure at the street. Often, the irrigation system is plumbed directly off the water supply and can have pressure as high as 130 psi. If this is the case, have a pressure regulator installed. It will pay for itself by reducing your water consumption. You won’t have to water as long to deliver adequate coverage for your garden. A well-designed irrigation system can also save water and result in a healthier garden. Rain Bird has an excellent white paper on how to design a system. Consider converting some of your sprinkler heads to a drip system. Drip systems allow you to concentrate water directly at the root system. This is particularly beneficial for shrubs, trees, roses, and bushes. This is particularly beneficial near the house.Finally holding bad flippers’ feet to the fireCalifornia AB 968 introduces crucial regulations for individuals…
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