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Landscape Irrigation Ordinance Saving Water One System at a Time

Landscape Irrigation Ordinance Travis County WCID 17

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Deborah Gernes - Saving Water One System at a Time - Presentation at Texas Water Foundation, Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium February 26, 2013

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Landscape Irrigation Ordinance

Saving Water One System at a Time

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Challenges

l  Poor Design l  No Maintenance l  Incorrect Installation l  Incorrect Operation l  Insufficient Customer Knowledge l  Low Efficiency l  Water Waste

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Goals

l  Maximize Water Efficiency

l  Educate Customers

l  Provide Good Product

l  Sustainable

l  Inspectable

l  Enforceable

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Actions

l  Design l  Installation

l  Maintenance

l  Management

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Major Provisions

l  Water Budget

l  Group Plants by type

l  Minimize Overspray and Runoff

l  Customer Instruction

l  Encourage Sustainable Practices

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Irrigation Plan

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Irrigation Audit

l  Certified Inspector l  Ensure System is Installed as Designed l  Ensure System Functions Properly l  Ensure Watering Schedule is Appropriate Time of Year Plant Type Method of Irrigation

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Deborah Gernes

Travis County WCID 17 [email protected]