Tag Archive for: Water Conservation Series

Expert Insights on Leaks and Loss

Finding Invisible Waste – Expert Insights on Leaks and Loss: Water Waste Roundup

A single broken sprinkler wastes more than 25,000 gallons per year. One pop-up head missing its top? Over 23,000 gallons annually. Research confirms the scale: 30-60% of irrigation water is wasted due to leaks, broken heads, and poor maintenance.…
The Complexity Problem and Why Water Rebates Fail

The Complexity Problem and the Education Gap: Water Waste Roundup

Water conservation programs invest heavily in rebates and technology. But when homeowners don't understand their irrigation systems—and when the professionals installing them don't either—those investments fail. Homeowners struggle with…
Uniformity is the Hidden Driver of Water Waste

Distribution Uniformity Is the Hidden Driver of Overwatering: Water Waste Roundup

You can provide education and rebates all day long. But if irrigation systems can't distribute water evenly, you're subsidizing waste. A University of Florida study found that most residential systems score between 40-60% Distribution Uniformity…
xeriscape vs smart controllers
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Americans’ Shifting Interests in Smart Irrigation and Xeriscape

Water-wise landscaping concepts have undergone remarkable growth over the past two decades, reflecting shifting public priorities around sustainability, technology, and climate adaptation.  By analyzing Google Trends data and state-by-state…
How Florida Saved a Billion Gallons

Florida Saved a Billion Gallons of Water by Changing One Habit: A Case Study

  How simple communication grounded in behavioral science can save massive amounts of water - quickly, cheaply, and easily.   A few years ago, SW Florida ran a water-saving campaign called “Skip a week.” It might seem like…
Motivation and water waste for irrigation behaviors

What Motivates People to Change Their Irrigation Behaviors to Reduce Water Waste?

Executive Editor: Steve Whitesell Author: Kevin Rowe Americans are rethinking their yards. Faced with droughts, high water bills, and shifting social norms, many are trading turf for climate-smart landscapes that use less water and maintenance.…
Water Wasted from Poor Maintenance
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Irrigation Waste Report: 30-60% of Water Wasted from Poor Maintenance

Executive Editor: Steve Whitesell Expert Author: Dr. Kelly Kopp You don’t need new tech or turf removal to save water—just fix what’s already there. Studies show that 30–60% of irrigation water is wasted due to leaks, misaligned heads,…