- Learning objectives
- Use automatic controllers, know the pitfalls of “smart controllers”
- Determine the amount of irrigation delivered by different systems
- How to search and apply for rebates through ‘Bewaterwise.com’
- Homework review
- Client system evaluation
- What brand/manufacturer are they using
- How long does it take to water 1.5”?
- How would you water natives with this system?
- Client system evaluation
- Discussion: Smart Controllers
- In-class exercise
- Program a “Smart Controller”
- Discussion: Troubleshooting irrigation problems
- Discussion: Water use regulations
- WELO (Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance)-State level ordinance which promotes the efficient use of water in new and retrofitted landscapes over 500 square feet
- CIMIS (CA Irrigation Management Information Systems)-Network of weather stations collecting data across the state for the efficient application of irrigation
- MAWA (Maximum Allowed Water Allowance)- This is the upper limit of the annual allowed water for an established landscape area. The calculated number is based upon the size of the Landscape and evapotranspiration (ETo).
- WUCOLS (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species)-Dataset of irrigation needs of over 3,500 species of plants use in landscapes in the state of CA
- In-class exercise
- Identify your nearest CIMIS station
- Discussion: Fee-based irrigation services
- Discussion: LADWP Rebates
- In-class exercises
- Research and Evaluate the rebates offered by LADWP
- Resources
- CIMIS: CA Irrigation Management Information Systems
- EPA Water Budget Data Finder: Determine peak watering month and the appropriate evapotranspiration and rainfall values for a specific United States zip code.
- Rebate info: SoCal Water$mart Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers (English)
- LADWP Water Conservation Rebates and Programs
- Homework
- Evaluate what rebates your clients are qualified for. Write down evaluations and be prepared to discuss them in the next class.
