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It’s Time for a Sprinkler Spruce Up Before the Watering Season Begins

Even with warmer temperatures, the weather has been wet enough so far this spring to eliminate the need for routine watering. Your landscape’s retained soil moisture is still working hard and we recommend spot watering as necessary.

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. For instance, 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 is 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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