landscape irrigation ordinance travis county wcid 17
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Deborah Gernes - Saving Water One System at a Time - Presentation at Texas Water Foundation, Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium February 26, 2013TRANSCRIPT
Landscape Irrigation Ordinance
Saving Water One System at a Time
Challenges
l Poor Design l No Maintenance l Incorrect Installation l Incorrect Operation l Insufficient Customer Knowledge l Low Efficiency l Water Waste
Goals
l Maximize Water Efficiency
l Educate Customers
l Provide Good Product
l Sustainable
l Inspectable
l Enforceable
Actions
l Design l Installation
l Maintenance
l Management
Major Provisions
l Water Budget
l Group Plants by type
l Minimize Overspray and Runoff
l Customer Instruction
l Encourage Sustainable Practices
Irrigation Plan
Irrigation Audit
l Certified Inspector l Ensure System is Installed as Designed l Ensure System Functions Properly l Ensure Watering Schedule is Appropriate Time of Year Plant Type Method of Irrigation
Deborah Gernes
Travis County WCID 17 [email protected]