Watch Out!
Stolen valves are a troublesome problem these days particularly as the economy struggles, and these thefts can be costly. Replacement valves are only a portion of the costs to residents and businesses as the theft often results in damage to the grounds and to the pipes. Additionally, businesses may be forced to close and water service may be interrupted during the repairs.
A backflow device is located near the water meter and can be above ground or in a box below ground. It is used to keep dirty water from entering the city water supply and in essence, keeps the neighborhood safe.
The device is typically made of Brass, which is a valuable commodity. They are being stolen either to reuse by unlicensed individuals on the installation of new 'bootlegged' irrigation systems or to be sold for scrap to make a quick dollar.
Install a new box to cover the in ground unit and bolt the lid on or install a box with a locking lid. The above ground units can be covered with a 'gorilla cage' that is bolted to a concrete pad.
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Top 3 things you can do to help your landscape beat the heat!
1. Mulch is vital to plants for keeping cool. There are many benefits to adding mulch to your landscape
- Keeps root zones cooler, moist and prevents evaporation.
- Prevents weeds which steal water and nutrients from your plants
- Properly mulched planting beds hold water longer.
2. Drip, Drip, Drip
Drip Irrigation is the best way to water your planting beds as it is much more efficient than traditional irrigation. As much as 60% of the water used by traditional spray and rotor irrigation is lost to evaporation and never makes it to your thirsty plants. Drip irrigation, however, is a much more effective delivery system that puts water directly onto the root zones of the plants. When the drip tubing is properly covered with mulch, almost none of the water is lost to evaporation.
3. Program your irrigation system
In order to optimize your ability to water your landscape and follow the watering restrictions, it is important to review your programming for your irrigation system. Resetting your controller so you are using your drip irrigation on all the allowable days and watering your turf on the correct day of the week will keep your landscape in good shape and keep you in compliance and avoid citations with the watering authorities
If you need help with any of these, please give us a call 210-657-7737.
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