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Designing a New System
A well designed and installed irrigation system can save you a lot of water, money and maintenance.
To ensure you get the most efficient irrigation system, use a professional irrigation designer and installer. The Irrigation Association (IA) at www.irrigation.org certifies irrigation designers. The California Landscape Contractors Association certifies irrigation installers. If you decide to do it yourself, follow the steps below:
| 1. | Call your local water district to determine the water pressure on the street nearest your house. Knowing the site's static water pressure is very important in the design of an irrigation system that works properly. |
| 2. | Determine the flow rate where the valve assembly will be connected. |
| 3. | Know your soil type. Different soils require different watering procedures. |
| 4. | Call your water provider for conservation materials, many water-saving ideas for your garden and rebate information. |
| 5. | Visit your local irrigation supply store for assistance. |
The following web sites are helpful in designing an irrigation system:
| • | City of Santa Monica: www.sustainablesm.org/landscape - guidelines, parts list, detail drawings, specifications, list of sustainable landscape professionals, resource guides. |
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