Westford Water Conservation
Landscaping
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Let's Talk Evapotranspiration!
What is it?
The amount of water lost due to transpiration (exhalation of water from parts of plants exposed to the atmosphere) and evaporation (vaporization of water)
When should you irrigate?
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When evapotranspiration rates are low (morning and evening)
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Avoid irrigation during times of stronger sunlight, wind, and low humidity
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Saves YOU money and water!
Reducing Waste
Uniform distribution of water
Irrigate during calm periods (early morning)
Repair irrigation system leaks
Make sure your irrigation system avoids watering unnecessary places (ex.driveways)
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Water deeply to recharge the plant available soil moisture pool
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Want soil wet to the maximum rooting depth
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Allow for mild drought stress to promote deeper rooting and drought resistance
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Over-watering inhibits rooting, decreases drought resistance, promotes disease and soil compaction
Watering more
Less often
When Irrigating...
Have an irrigation system fitted with multiple cycling
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Short repeated cycles​
Reduce runoff (stormwater) and waste
Do your best to prevent erosion
Additions to Your System
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ET Sensors (sophisticated)
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Moisture or precipitation sensor
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Programmable irrigation controller
A controller linked to a computer that collects data from a weather station such as wind speed, temperature, relative humidity
Makes adjustments to irrigation based on ET conditions - improves irrigation efficiency