Water Saving Irrigation Tips

Water Deeply, Not Frequently

• Water early in the morning and late at night when the least amount of water will be lost to evaluation (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).
• Irrigate slowly to allow the water to soak into the ground. When water is applied too quickly, water can be lost to runoff.
• Utilize drip irrigation, or lower the water flow of your sprinkler system.
• Allow irrigation to run long enough to wet soils into a depth of six inches.
• Older plants often have a deeper root system, thus requiring less frequent irrigation than newly installed plants/shrubbery.
• Rule of Thumb: Water as deeply and as infrequently as possible.

Reduce Water Runoff

• Align your sprinkler heads to avoid irrigating roads, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Use drip irrigation and other lower volume delivery systems to irrigate slowly.

Maintain Your Sprinkler System

• Take time to periodically check your irrigation equipment and connections. Look for leaks and broken or buried sprinkler heads.
• Traditional hose connections at the faucet and sprinkler can also leak, so make sure to check the connections and replace as necessary.

Get Smart with Your Technology!

• If you have an irrigation system, consider upgrading to a smart controller/meter and installing a rain sensor.
• Smart water controllers measure weather and soil moisture conditions to automatically adjust watering schedules.
• Rain sensors can also be adjusted to retrofit most irrigation systems.
• Make sure to sign up for EyeOnWater to monitor your water use and receive notifications of leaks/high usage (https://eyeonwater.com/signup) and enter your service zip code and service account ID. EyeOnWater is also accessible through TLA’s app.

As a reminder, Georgia’s outdoor imposed watering restrictions are outlined below (including Chatham County):

• Watering is not permissible between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Outdoor watering is not allowed on Fridays.
• The following addresses can water as indicated below: