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What is UgMO?• A wireless sensor implanted at root level which transmits real time data 24 hours a
day• Measures hydration levels, salinity levels, and temperature of the ground
• A base station or irrigation controller processes data and controls water in each individual zone
• Compatible with nearly all irrigation systems used today
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Where does the water go outside?
Source: AWWA End Uses of Water
U of FL estimates that 82% of landscape irrigation is wasted
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UgMO features Battery Powered, Direct Bury moisture sensors ~ No wires to bury
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IBM Smarter Irrigation ValuesCost Saving Benefits
• Reduced wasted water consumption • Reduced energy consumption• Reduced use of fertilizer• Reduced soil maintenance labor• Reduced disease
Agronomic Benefits• Efficient salinity management• Irrigation uniformity• Deeper rooting – More oxygen• Predictive disease control• Healthier, more stable turf
Environmental Benefits• Water conservation• Reduced phosphates and nitrates• Pesticide reduction• Regulatory compliance• Reduced carbon / water footprint
Regulatory Benefits• Water mandate friendly• Measurable compliance • Out-of-box mandate solution• Helps reduce fines and penalties• Promotes greener citizenship
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Palm Beach Atlantic University4 million gallons and over $20K saved in First 6 months
UgMO has controlled approximately 30% of the PBAU campus since August 2011
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Water Conservation Study – Hammock Creek, FL
Saves More than 2-day Watering Restrictions
50% Savings
Control Homes2-day Water Restrictions
UgMO UnRestricted5 & 7 day Water
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34,537Gallons
16,247Gallons
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Bibliography
• Interview with Scott Beebe, Washington and Lee Director of facilities and energies management
• Interview with Chris Wise, Washington and Lee environmental management coordinator
• Washington and Lee University Water Usage statistic, 2010-2011 Fiscal Year• http://www.ugmo.com/ugmo• http://www.wlu.edu/x18417.xml• http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=48f833bd-e41d-41
22-9aeb-44302c611ba6%40sessionmgr13&vid=7&hid=18
• Interview with UgMO sales representative, Joseph Cahill• Interview with Carmen Magro, Former director of turf grass department of
Penn State University, and current chief agronomist of UgMO