Water Conservation & Irrigation System Inspections
As the weather begins to warm in the spring months, take a moment to inspect your irrigation system: You could be losing water and be unaware of the problem. Check out the potential problems below to see if your system could use some fine-tuning.
Symptoms of Poor Maintenance
- Erosion or water runoff
- Swampy areas
- Obstruction of spray pattern
- Dying plants
- Water spraying on the street or sidewalk
Problems With Sprinkler Heads & Valves
- Valve leaking
- Head clogged
- Head leaking or broken
- Plants blocking sprinkler
- Rotor or impact heads are not rotating
- Head pushed too far into the ground
- Head tilted or spraying in wrong direction
- Sprinkler spacing not providing head-to-head coverage on the lawn
Symptoms of Low Water Pressure
- Pop-up system not fully extending
- Spray is not reaching proper areas
- Doughnut-shaped dry areas in lawn
Symptoms of High Water Pressure
- Pipes keep breaking
- Sprinkler nozzles blow off
- Spray is misting or fogging
- Spray is overshooting desired areas
The Town of Highland Park is committed to helping you save water and maintain a beautiful yard. To check to see if your irrigation system is efficient, schedule a free system check with our licensed irrigator. Call 214-521-4161 today to set your appointment.