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AMERICANS SAVING MONEY THROUGH PROPER IRRIGATION METHODS

by Steven H. Flury on Jun 30, 2009

As millions of Americans drag their garden hoses and lawn care products out of storage to get ready for the summer, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a startling statistic: more than 50 percent of the water used to irrigate lawns and landscape beds will go to waste, along with millions of dollars in unnecessary utility bills. The main culprits are evaporation, run-off and overwatering. But the federal government agency quickly adds homeowners and commercial properties can take charge of their water bills and conserve water by installing and properly maintaining irrigation systems and seeking out professionals that have successfully completed the EPA’s WaterSense-labeled certification program.

Professionals who have completed the EPA’s WaterSense certification preserve the nation’s water supply by ensuring proficiency in water-efficient design, installation, maintenance and system audits.

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