Why Sprinkler Systems Are the Most Efficient Way to Water

Most homeowners expect their water bill to climb after installing a sprinkler system. In practice, the opposite happens — provided the system is designed and used well. Four reasons explain why.

Timing

Automatic systems water before dawn, when evaporation is minimal and wind drift is low.

Uniform coverage

Properly-overlapped sprinkler heads water every blade of grass at the same rate.

Zoning

Front lawn, shaded back beds, vegetable gardens and side strips all want different amounts of water. A sprinkler system gives each its own schedule.

Sensors

A rain sensor pauses the system when rain has already done the work. A Wi-Fi controller pulls a weather forecast and skips cycles before a storm.