Nationally, July is the month for peak irrigation water demand. Here in Tucson, outdoor water use increases because daily temperatures rise sharply as we near the monsoon.
The Irrigation Association launched Smart Irrigation Month in 2005 to spotlight the practices and technologies to:
► use irrigation water more efficiently
► save money on utility bills
► lessen long-term impact on infrastructure
► protect a finite resource
► improve the look and vitality of plants and landscaping
"Smart Irrigation Month" proclamation by Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild
► sponsorship of free SmartScape Classes for professionals and for residential water users
► free home water-use surveys for residential customers through the Zanjero Program
► rebate programs for residential Rainwater Harvesting and Gray Water Irrigation
► sponsorship of free WaterSmart workshops and lectures
► "Don't Send Money Down the Drain"
► "Fine Tune Your Irrigation System"
► "Smart Irrigation Systems: A Greener Idea"
► "Smart Irrigation Month" coloring and puzzle book
► "Why You Should Get Involved in Smart Irrigation Month" video
The following booklets may be downloaded or will be mailed upon request:
► Homeowners’ Guide to Using Water Wisely
► Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert
► Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use
► Landscape Watering by the Numbers