The twice-annual time change is here. And it’s a good reminder to tend to these landscaping tasks. Change the batteries in your irrigation controller (and smoke alarms, too). If the power even flickers, your irrigation controller can lose the correct time and that could throw off all the settings. A quick battery swap will keep… Continue Reading Fall back on watering
Did you know your irrigation system can use more water in one week than your entire family uses in a month? Gardening and Landscaping Industry. Automatic Backyard Garden Lawn Water Sprinkler in Action. In Ground System. Watering Plants and Grass. In fact, SAWS customers with irrigation systems use 70% more water on average in the… Continue Reading Get paid to kick your irrigation system to the curb
Your landscape is preparing for its long winter’s nap. That means it doesn’t absorb as much water, and soil evaporation drops significantly. Autumn is the ideal time to stop widespread watering — especially with your irrigation system. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Cut run times in half. For a lawn in full sun, reduce the… Continue Reading Fall for less water
Shorter days are on the way, temperatures are cooling down, and your landscape is preparing for its long winter’s nap. That means it doesn’t absorb as much water and soil evaporation drops significantly. Autumn is the ideal time to stop widespread watering — especially with your irrigation system. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Cut run… Continue Reading Fall Back on Watering
Running irrigation systems just one time per week doubles the typical home water bill. Early summer rains have dried up and people may feel the need to turn on their irrigation systems, but doing so will lead to higher bills than expected. In 2019 when summer rains suddenly dried up, some customers experienced sticker shock… Continue Reading Hot Weather Watering Habits Can Blow Up Your SAWS Bill
Save water now, save money throughout 2021. It’s as simple as turning off your irrigation system for the season. SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use, as measured across three complete billing cycles from mid-November to mid-March. So watering your landscape less now can add up to big savings all year… Continue Reading Switch Off Your Sprinklers and Save Money in 2021
