DeSantis Landscapes is installing pressure-regulated sprinklers that can save up to 30% on water use.
The sprinkler heads offer a range of cost- and water-saving benefits, including flow-optimizing technology that reduces misting and overwatering, and improved plant health by providing a uniformity of droplet distribution. In addition to regulating water pressure, the devices come with check valves – an automatic safety device that reduces runoff by helping conserve the amount of water needed to fill the pipes each time the sprinklers begin running, and preventing the system from draining water when the zone is shut off.
When used in combination with smart irrigation controllers, which optimize in-ground irrigation systems by automatically adjusting to weather conditions, soil and sprinkler type, the amount of wasted irrigation water is reduced even more.
“Pressure-regulated heads are helping us be more innovative when it comes to eliminating waste. They work especially well on slopes, helping to water more effectively and save water when the system cycles on and off,” says Austyn Polzel, DeSantis Landscapes account manager, who is leading the company’s effort to bring outdated irrigation systems into compliance with new mandates.
“As landscape and water management experts, we’re seeing first-hand the impact of drought. With 2023 planning underway, we know that one size doesn’t fit all, so we’re proactively focused on a full suite of water-smart approaches to help all our clients achieve maximum efficiencies,” he adds.
Oregon signed legislation requiring pressure-regulating sprinkler heads on March 2, joining a growing number of western states mandating pressure-regulated stems (PRS). According to Oregon House Bill 4057, spray sprinkler bodies manufactured after January 1, 2023, must include pressure regulating features and meet water efficiency and performance criteria, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s EPS Water-Sense certification.
To learn more about DeSantis Landscapes’ water conservation program, go to: www.desantislandscapes.com