Winterizing your lawn’s irrigation system in Houston, Texas
You should Winterize your sprinkler system in Southern Texas if the temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees.
Save water and money outside the house
A typical American single-family home uses about 10,000 gallons of water a year for lawn irrigation. In the summer months, that demand can be as much as three times higher. The fact is that excessive irrigation not only increases water costs, but it drains our water supply sources...
Are you overwatering your yard?
During the summer months, more than 50 percent of our drinking water is used on landscapes and yards. Far too many people think they have to water every day or every other day to have a lush lawn.
Overspray – WHAT A WASTE!
TCEQ rules governing irrigation in Texas do not allow spraying water over impervious surfaces such as walls, fences, sidewalks, and streets.
Recommended Outdoor Conservation Practices
Walk across the lawn, if you leave footprints, it’s time to water. “Cycle and Soak” - Water in in two to three short cycles rather than a single long period of time is more efficient
Is Your Irrigation System Running?
Watering your grass is like running a marathon. You need to train the roots to grow or "run" deeper into the soil.
Water Conservation Top Priority for North Fort Bend Water Authority
The Committee recommended that the Authority offer evaluations of residential irrigation systems. The Board agreed and approved an agreement with the W.I.S.E. Guys to conduct evaluations of residential irrigation systems for customers of participating MUDs within the Authority’s boundaries