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It’s Time for a Sprinkler Spruce Up!

The weather has been wet enough lately to eliminate the need for routine watering (we recommend spot watering as necessary), but it’s a great time to check your irrigation system ahead of the watering season, to look for damage and other issues that can waste a lot of water. Are all of the sprinkler heads working properly, pointing in the right direction, and not obstructed by vegetation?

Spruce up your sprinkler system in four easy steps:

  • INSPECT sprinkler heads. A broken one can waste 25,000 gallons of water in six months.
  • CONNECT sprinklers, hoses, and pipes well. A leak as small as the tip of a pen can waste 6,300 gallons of water per month!
  • DIRECT spray on landscape, not pavement or bare ground.
  • SELECT a WaterSense-labeled irrigation controller so you can water smarter, and don’t forget about our controller rebate!

For more information on these steps in a handy printable format, go to medfordwater.org/springstartup.

Here are some examples of problems that are easy to fix, saving water and money on your bill:

Overspray onto sidewalk
Broken sprinkler head
Broken sprinkler head
Pooled water due to broken sprinkler head
Overspray onto sidewalk
Overspray onto driveway/car
Watering bare dirt
Runoff from sprinkler leak

Let us help make sure your sprinkler system operating efficiently with a FREE sprinkler system survey! During our visit, we will assess the operation of your system and provide you with a watering schedule specific to your property. Call 541-774-2438 to schedule.

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