Deborah Gernes - Saving Water One System at a Time - Presentation at Texas Water Foundation, Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium February 26, 2013

1. Landscape Irrigation Ordinance
Saving Water One System at a Time

2. Challenges
l Poor Design
l No Maintenance
l Incorrect Installation
l Incorrect Operation
l Insufficient Customer Knowledge
l Low Efficiency
l Water Waste

3. Goals
l Maximize Water l Sustainable
Efficiency
l Inspectable
l Educate Customers
l Enforceable
l Provide Good Product

4. Actions
l Design
l Installation
l Maintenance
l Management

5. Major Provisions
l Water Budget
l Group Plants by type
l Minimize Overspray and Runoff
l Customer Instruction
l Encourage Sustainable Practices

8. Irrigation Plan

11. 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

12. Deborah Gernes
Travis County WCID 17
dgernes@wcid17.org