If you have an automatic irrigation system, it probably has a controller you can program to water your landscape regularly. But if that controller is not programmed to adjust during seasonal or weather changes, you could waste water or damage your plants.| US EPA
This fun graphic shows how you can save water during the summer when it's hot and water use increases.| US EPA
Soil moisture-based control technologies water plants based on their needs by measuring the amount of moisture in the soil and tailoring irrigation schedules accordingly.| US EPA
Microirrigation is a low-pressure, low-flow-rate form of irrigation that can reduce the likelihood of overwatering a landscape. Microirrigation systems use 20 to 50 percent less water than conventional sprinkler systems.| US EPA
With proper installation, programming, and maintenance, homeowners and businesses can use WaterSense labeled controllers instead of standard clock-timer controllers on their existing systems, and no longer worry about wasted water.| US EPA
Every year, drought strikes some part of the country. If your area is experiencing a drought, there are actions you can take to help your community by reducing your water use.| US EPA
Landscape irrigation sprinklers are often installed at sites where the system pressure is higher than what is recommended for the sprinkler nozzle, which can lead to water waste. WaterSense labeled sprinkler bodies help control pressure.| US EPA
During the summer, when the temperatures rise, so does our use of water. We can be smarter about how we use water during the summer to relieve stress on our water resources, especially during times of drought.| US EPA
