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Patrick Jumper

Jenna Smith

AGJR 407

April 29, 2004

Conserving Water for Our Future…

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ObjectivesObjectives• Develop sensor based

on water usage• Utilize technology to

implement system• Create accessible

online plant/crop database

• Target homeowners, farmers, and commercial businesses

• Design cost effective water conservation tool

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Product DesignProduct Design

• Low cost• Low sensitivity• Low power

requirement • Active moisture

sensor• Durable• Easy installation

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Product DesignProduct Design

• Main adapter Residential Commercial Agricultural

• In-ground sensor 20 foot radius 8 inch depth

• Control sensor Plug-in Solar Battery-operated

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Product DatabaseProduct Database• Online searchable

plant/crop database Plant name Geographic

location Soil type Water usage

number

• Locate water usage number cm in

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Why HWhy H22Ometer?Ometer?

• 800 homes in Weslaco, Texas 43 to 59 percent

over-watered Savings of 69 to 95

acre-feet water

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Why HWhy H22Ometer?Ometer?

• Water for West Texans Program El Paso saved 7.5

million gallons/day Utilized low-water

landscapes

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Why HWhy H22Ometer Database?Ometer Database?

• Sugarcane replaced by corn Saved 53,425

acre-feet/year $1.1 million in

savings

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Why HWhy H22Ometer Database?Ometer Database?

• Woolly Butterfly Bush .04 gallons/day

• Crape myrtle .21 gallons/day

vs.

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AvailabilityAvailability

• Hardware stores• Lawn and Gardens• Wal-Mart• Tractor Supply• Co-ops• Feed stores

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CostCost

• Main adapter $10 to $25

• In-ground sensor $4.99 each 4 at $15.99 20 at $74.99

• Control sensor Plug-in - $20 Solar - $25 Battery-operated - $15

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SummarySummary

• Aids in water conservation

• Increases crop yields• Develops proper

landscape• Safe for environment• Cost-effective for long

term monitoring• Ensures world for children