How many times have you seen your neighbor’s—or, ahem, your own—sprinklers operating when it’s raining outside? Often this is a case of convenience gone awry, when irrigation systems set to run on an automatic schedule do not take into account current weather conditions. But there is a simple and relatively inexpensive solution. A rain sensor, when part of a properly installed and maintained irrigation system, can reduce irrigation water use by about 20 percent in some climates. If one out of every two homes with irrigation controllers installed a rain sensor, it could save up to 150 billion gallons per year—that’s equivalent to two months worth of water withdrawn for all the public supply systems in Florida.
Viewer Tip: Look for a WaterSense irrigation partner and think about installing a rain sensor on your in-ground irrigation system. For as little as 20 or 30 dollars, this sensor detects rainfall and automatically shuts off the sprinklers when showers arrive.
Seasons: Spring, Summer
This information is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program. Learn more at http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/water_efficient.htm.
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