Arlington Water Encourages Efficient Irrigation This Summer

Published on June 13, 2024

photo of a sprinkler head spraying water on a green lawn in front of a two-story home.

By Arlington Water Utilities

Do you know the true value of smart irrigation?

With summer in full swing, Arlington residents might be wondering about the best ways to use their sprinkler systems to keep their lawns healthy. Arlington Water Utilities can help with this.

July is the national Irrigation Association’s Smart Irrigation Month. So, it can be a great time to explore the ways to use water efficiently while you irrigate shrubs, flowers, and grass. Here are some tips.

Watering in Arlington isn’t restricted by days of the week, but the city ordinance does prohibit using your sprinkler system from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Irrigation in the morning or evening is more efficient – and less costly – because less water is wasted through evaporation.

Sign up for weekly watering advice sent to your email or via text message by visiting waterisawesome.com/weekly-watering-advice. The free service from Tarrant Regional Water District uses information from weather across North Texas and rainfall data from the Nation Weather Service to estimate the amount of water your lawn and/or landscape needs. By providing your home address, you are guaranteed the most accurate information will be sent to you. Advice also includes a website link to suggested run times for sprinkler types.

Tune up your irrigation system. Fix leaks or damaged sprinkler heads and make sure they’re aimed at the landscape, not the street or sidewalk. The SaveTarrantWater.com website offers links to several videos that can help, including one on replacing sprinkler heads. Adding features like smart controllers or rain and freeze sensors to your irrigation systems can also significantly reduce water use.

 Check out some of the sprinkler and irrigation events that are happening this summer:

  • Tough Texas Turf - Tuesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. – Join a free online class to learn tips and tricks on how to keep your turf grass looking beautiful and healthy. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f4h999k.
  • Gardening for Drought - Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m – Join a free online class that teaches the importance of water efficiency in droughts, the best drought-tolerant native plants for your garden, and much more! Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ayx4qxx.
  • DIY Drip Irrigation - Thursday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m. – Join a free online class to learn how to set up your yard with DIY Drip Irrigation, which allows water to seep into the soil while using less water slowly! Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eu9gvbv.
  • Be Smarter Than Your Smart Controller - Thursday, August 8, at 6 p.m. - Are you considering purchasing a smart controller? Join the free online class to learn the ins and outs of smart controllers and how to get the best performance out of them. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2aecxfc.
  • Tough Texas Plants - Thursday, August 22, 6 p.m. - join the free online class to create a lush Texas yard by choosing tough plants native to our region. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gaeh2ry.

Get more advice by visiting SaveArlingtonWater.com. More information about Smart Irrigation Month and tips for consumers about watering wisely can be found on the Irrigation Association website at this link.

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