July Declared Smart Irrigation Month
Posted on: Jul-13-2016
The City of Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell has proclaimed July to be Smart Irrigation Month. Fort Collins Utilities is sponsoring this initiative to raise awareness on the importance of using water efficiently.
July is traditionally the month of peak demand for watering lawns, gardens and landscapes in North America. Homeowners typically overwater lawns and landscapes by up to 30 percent.
The Irrigation Association named July as Smart Irrigation Month to increase public awareness about simple practices and innovative technologies that homeowners, businesses and property managers can use to save money on utility bills and protect the water supply for generations to come.
Fort Collins Utilities offers free residential sprinkler audits and rebates on qualified sprinkler system equipment and indoor water fixtures to eligible customers, in an effort to promote efficient water use and conservation efforts.
Educational opportunities and specialized programs, such as the Xeriscape Incentive Program, aim to increase awareness of how changes and upgrades to sprinkler systems and landscapes can conserve water and save money on summer utility bills. Learn more at fcgov.com/rebates-programs.
To find a certified local professional to design, install or maintain your irrigation system, visit irrigation.org/hirecertified. For tips on efficient irrigation, go to smartirrigationmonth.org.
Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative of the Irrigation Association, a non-profit industry organization dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation.
For more information, visit www.irrigation.org, email utilities@fcgov.com, call 970-212-2900 or V/TDD 711.
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Liesel Hans, Water Conservation Manager
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Did You Know?
Replacing kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators with WaterSense-labeled models can help save water.
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Watering only when grass turns a dull, grey-green color and footprints remain helps save water and money.