 Smart
Irrigation Month
Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month in Your Community!
More water is used in July than any other month in most areas of
the United States, and much of that water goes toward keeping lawns
and landscaping green. For this reason, the Irrigation Association
has named July Smart Irrigation Month. This July, take a few minutes
to identify ways that you and your community can become more water
efficient and still maintain beautiful yards and landscaping.
The average American household uses about 30 percent of its water
outdoors, while in some parts of the country, this can be as high
as 70 percent. Experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of landscape
water use goes to waste due to evaporation, wind, or runoff caused
by overwatering. Some households lose up to 70 gallons of water
each day!
During Smart Irrigation Month, learn what communities around the
country are doing to use water more efficiently outdoors. Check
out how one WaterSense irrigation partner helped her homeowners
association become more water efficient. Also see what you can do,
not only in July but year-round.
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