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WaterSense Partner logo Sustainable Irrigation begins with knowledge. Auditing a sprinkler system reveals its efficiency rating -- a poorly maintained sprinkler system wastes water. Heads Up Sprinkler Company recognizes that not all sprinkler systems are created equal, nor are they necessarily efficient or effective. We’re EPA WaterSense Partners certified in Landscape Irrigation Auditing. Irrigation Audits have proven to help save water overuse and improve automated sprinkler system efficiencies..

Over time, your sprinkler system has probably had some heads replaced, the yard has had some plants replaced or added, garden areas have been enlarged or reduced, plants have grown, and fencelines have changed -- all sorts of landscaping changes. This has affected how efficiently your system waters each cycle.

You go to the Doctor for a yearly check-up, and you take your car to the mechanic for a regular tune up. A sprinkler system also benefits from a regular inspection of its operation.

water audit collector While the term auditing is fairly new to the industry, professional irrigators and users of sprinkler systems have been performing the essential functions of auditing for years. Auditing basically means the inspection of a system to verify the proper operation of each component, the uniformity of the coverage provided and to determine the appropriate water-efficient irrigation schedule using calibrated catch devices.

When it comes to analyzing and improving a sprinkler system, a Landscape Irrigation Auditor certification is invaluable. The Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor is skilled at managing and scheduling water wisely and efficiently. A Landscape and Irrigation auditor must determine each station/zone’s watering application performance and correctly interpret plant water use, soil types, and local weather data in order to develop accurate watering schedules for today’s sprinkler system.

What is an Irrigation Audit? -- Let’s start with what an Audit isn’t. Audits are not a service where someone shows up, looks at your system, points out all the issues, makes repairs/adjustments as needed and gives you an estimate for improvements. That’s our standard service call.

Irrigation Audits are a precise and measured analysis of how your sprinkler system distributes water for application uniformity and efficiency.

Audit Step-by-step Process:

1. Systematically placing collection devices within a sprinkler station/zone

2. Running a timed watering cycle

3. Measuring and recording each collection device

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4. Tabulating and calculating the results using Irrigation Association and EPA designated formulas

5. Analyzing and explaining the results in a meaningful presentation highlighting areas of well-being, issues, concerns and recommendations

6. Developing an efficient watering schedule to save water using microclimate data, slope, soil type and site information

Audit Results -- Landscape irrigation auditing is an effective tool for maximizing water efficiency in landscape irrigation. Audits can help landscape owners save significant money on monthly water bills and improve water use in their sprinkler systems.

All Heads Up Sprinkler Company audits:
   • Comply with Texas state and local reporting requirements
   • Are based on your specific needs
   • Assess specific irrigation system performance issues
   • Provide recommendations for further improvements

Heads Up Sprinkler Company audits can help improve how your sprinklers apply water by optimizing industry standards like matched precipitation rate, head to head coverage and hydrozoning. Let a Heads Up Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor evaluate your system and maximize your water conservation efforts.