10 Ways to Save Water With a Smarter Sprinkler System

Outdoor watering is the biggest water user at most Southern California homes — and the easiest place to cut waste. With a few upgrades and habits, you can slash your water bill while keeping your landscape healthy. Here are ten ways to save water with a smarter sprinkler system.

Upgrade your equipment

• 1. Install a smart controller that adjusts to weather automatically.
• 2. Convert beds to drip irrigation to eliminate evaporation and overspray.
• 3. Add a rain sensor so the system skips watering after rain.
• 4. Switch to high-efficiency nozzles that apply water more evenly and slowly.
• 5. Install a pressure regulator to stop misting and waste from over-pressurized heads.

Water smarter

• 6. Water before dawn to minimize evaporation.
• 7. Use cycle-and-soak so clay absorbs water instead of running off.
• 8. Water deeply and less often to build drought-tolerant roots.
• 9. Adjust seasonally — don't run summer schedules in spring and fall.

Reduce the demand

10. Shrink thirsty lawn and replace it with drought-tolerant plants and mulch. Less turf means less water, and turf-replacement rebates help fund the change. Mulching beds further cuts evaporation.

Find and fix leaks

Even with great equipment, a single leaking valve or broken head wastes enormous amounts of water. Inspect your system regularly and repair issues promptly. Our water management team can audit your system for savings.

Frequently asked questions

What's the single best way to save sprinkler water?

A smart controller plus converting beds to drip delivers the biggest, easiest savings for most homes.

Does watering deeply really save water?

Yes — deep, infrequent watering builds stronger roots and reduces total water use compared to daily shallow watering.

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