Water Conservation and Irrigation Efficiency
Water efficiency can have an incredible impact on a company’s sustainability, bottom line, and brand image. A relatively small investment in irrigation efficiency and other smart strategies for water conservation and usage can have significant impacts. The key is to work with professionals who know how to squeeze every drop of efficiency from your current systems to craft a cost-effective solution. Our team is ready to guide you through this process and implement a variety of proven strategies to help you conserve water.
Critical Steps to Water Conservation
- Eliminate run-off from impenetrable surfaces
- Minimize over-spray outside of landscaped areas
- Ensure matched precipitation rates in each hydrozone
- Apply water with greater uniformity
- Resist distortion of uniformity from wind
- Adjust watering frequently to match the weather/climate
- Discover and manage waste with technology
USM’s Centrally Controlled Solution
Nozzle Retrofits
Among the most affordable solutions, nozzle retrofits can help generate significant returns. High efficiency spray heads typically cover more area while also consuming up to 33-percent less water than traditional spray nozzles.
Weather Controllers
Weather controllers help automate sprinkler usage based on current conditions. We tap into weather stations that monitor the elements at your sites 24/7/365 and calculate moisture lost from plants based on:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Solar exposure
- Wind conditions
- Precipitation
We also utilize small, mountable, self-contained fixtures that gather additional weather data for improved accuracy. Precise readings make all the difference – we use wireless technology and adjustable rain gauges to ensure all “free” precipitation is captured.
Integrated Flow Sensors
We can detect and measure water movement in your irrigation systems with special flow sensors. Sensors make it easy to catch (and alert you to) a broken head, broken pipe, or broken/stuck valve – all of which waste significant amounts of water.
Why USM for Irrigation Efficiency?
- Expertise in every region, every climate
- Stormwater management
- Water-efficient irrigation systems
- Irrigation repair
- New installations or retrofits
- Cost savings realized quickly
- “Xeric” landscaping options
- Consolidated services under a single four-season plan
- Reconcile just one invoice
- Visibility of spending to identify areas needing improvement
- Compliance issues and risk mitigation alleviated
- Financial backing and technical support from our Fortune 500 parent company, EMCOR Group