BACKGROUND The scenic canyon location of this Santa Ynez community is a major draw for residents who enjoy views from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. But the hillside slopes surrounding the community proved problematic for the homeowners’ association. Faced with an aging irrigation system prone to breaking, the board decided to take action to prevent costly water loss from ruptures and to address serious soil erosion problems threatening homes. PROJECT SCOPE Santa… Read more »
Tag: Water Resources
CategoriesInspect What You Expect
We have all heard the term, “Inspect what you expect.” Measurement of performance is one of the quickest ways to inspire change. The landscape irrigation industry could benefit from better tools to measure the amount of water used on a daily basis. The non-profit group Charity Water (www.charitywater.org) recently focused on a project done at Teague, a manufacturing firm. Teague measured the amount of water flowing through their office kitchen faucet. They… Read more »
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American Water Works - AWK
Aqua America - WTR
California Water Service Group - CWT
American States Water Company - AWR
