Irrigation System Maintenance and Water Conservation

What is the first step in ensuring your irrigation system is functioning properly?

• Inspect for broken or misdirected sprinkler heads

• Contact an irrigation contractor

• Adjust the rain sensor

• Check for underground leaks

What should you do if you find a broken sprinkler head?

• Replace the entire irrigation system

• Contact your irrigation contractor or fix it yourself

• Ignore it and continue using the system

• Turn off the water supply permanently

How can you identify a leak in your irrigation system?

• By checking for soft, wet patches during irrigation

• By listening for unusual sounds

• By noticing an increase in water bills

• By observing dry patches on the lawn

During the cooler winter months, how often should you irrigate your lawn?

• Once every 10 to 14 days

• Once a week

• Twice a day

• Every day

Where are rain sensors typically located?

• In the basement

• Inside the irrigation controller

• On the ground near the sprinkler heads

• Along roof lines, unobstructed by trees or overhangs