Water Management

Water Management
A water management program is essential to maintaining a healthy landscape, particularly during conditions involving drought and watering restrictions.

HighGrove Partners offers a multi-faceted comprehensive water management program that provides a range of options to fit your budget. An investment in improving your irrigation system can easily pay for itself in water cost savings. Our suite of cost-effective water management solutions is designed to save 20-40% of your water use and maximize your water efficiency.

Our Water Management Services include:

• Water Conservation Survey – Based on your HighGrove Irrigation Renovation Initial Estimate (IRIE), we will analyze your current water consumption and evaluate your irrigation zones, pressure and coverage areas. From our analysis, we will advise you on how to improve your system for the greatest water efficiency. We will identify any areas on your property where there are spray heads that can be turned off or zones that may be upgraded for more effective water use.
• Irrigation System Renovation – Based on the water conservation survey of your property, we will determine the improvements that need to be implemented to help build a sustainable irrigation program. Our program provides the flexibility to phase in modifications over several years or completely renovate your system all at once. Whether it’s adding a rain sensor or pressure regulator to implementing a new ET controller, you will have various options so that you can achieve your goals and meet your budget. As part of our renovation program, we may suggest changes or additions to the following components of your irrigation system.
• Irrigation System Components:  
  • Pressure Regulator – Proper pressure makes water usage more efficient by eliminating the "fogging" effect that increases evaporation. This will also add to the longevity of the system and reduce leaking.
  • Rain Sensor – Rain Sensors will eliminate irrigation operation during and shortly after precipitation, saving unnecessary watering.
  • Advanced Head Nozzles - Advanced nozzles allow for a more efficient pattern of water and spray angle.
  • MP Rotators – We can replace old spray heads with the highest quality and most productive spray heads on the market. These allow for the best usage of water while reducing the overall amount applied.
  • Soil Moisture Sensor - This is the first step toward an irrigation system that can think on its own. Soil moisture sensors measure the soil moisture and adjust the run time on the clock accordingly.
  • Irrigation Clock “Brain Transplant” - Imagine an addition to your clock that measures actual rainfall, humidity and solar radiation to determine the actual amount of water needed per zone.
  • Drip Irrigation – Drip irrigation efficiently applies a low volume of water directly around the root zone of the plant which minimizes water loss.
  • Water Harvesting Systems – We are strong proponents in re-using water and can provide water harvesting systems such as cisterns for your property. They will enable you to capture rainwater, run-off water and even catch water from air handlers.

Water Conservation Resources

Georgia Water Wise Council
http://www.gawp.org/gwwc/index.htm

LEED Certification and sustainable construction
U.S. Green Building Council
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19

Georgia Urban Agriculture Council

http://www.urbanagcouncil.com/

http://www.urbanagcouncil.com/resources.aspx