July is Smart Irrigation Month. An initiative of the Irrigation Association, the campaign educates businesses, homeowners, growers/producers, and other water users about efficient water use.
Being smart about water use (taken from https://www.irrigation.org/
- Saves money on your utility bill.
- Nurtures green spaces that deliver real environmental benefits.
- Protects your community's water supply for generations to come.
- Minimizes needed investments in infrastrucuture to store and carry water, which must be paid for by property taxes or municipal bonds.
The Irrigation Association promotes a variety of other strategies to help users be efficient with outdoor watering:
- Plant right.
- Invest in an irrigation system.
- Water wisely.
- Maintain and upgrade your system.
- Work with an irrigation professional.
You can also check out some great resources at irrigation.education from Valmont Industries. It's a great online source for on-demand education about agricultural irrigation. Available 24/7, irrigation.education shares best practices and product advice for every application.
How are you being water smart this month? Post a comment here or on our Facebook page.
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