Pressurized Irrigation & Water Management

Water Management

Large residential users such as parks, schools, churches and large commercial developments are instructed to water during the day. This happens for two reasons: issues with water pressure and number of stations. Large users impact the water pressure so much that they are asked to run opposite of what residents run so as not to impact resident water pressure. Additionally, they have more industrial sprinkler heads that mist less then residential heads, thus reducing evaporation of the two groups. Lastly, even though we try to avoid the hottest part of the day where possible, some spaces are so big they require a lot of stations that take time to run through, causing some sprinklers to go off in the middle of the day. It’s a balance between trying to make sure residents get the water they need, the parks still get watered, and we avoid water loss from both groups.

Water Restrictions

Pressurized Irrigation

  • Pressurized irrigation water is available to all residents. 
  • Pressurized irrigation water is available from mid-April to mid-October. This service is charged year-round to avoid spikes in summertime water bills.
  • When first connecting to system, slowly open up valve in service box to introduce the water into your sprinkler system. Make sure your filter is clean and connected. Leave a hose connected when turning on to release trapped air. 
  • When system shuts down in mid-October, run sprinklers once to ensure the system is cleared out. Turn off sprinklers and hoses and close the valve in your service box. Check and clean filter if needed.
  • If a property is not already connected to the irrigation water system, there is a $250 connection fee. If a customer is not able to pay the $250 up front, the amount can be waived for six months (from the date the customer signed up for service.) 

NOTE: As flows change, watering times and schedules may change and additional restrictions imposed. Watch your utility bills for information.