the city of amarillo 2009 efficient yard irrigation challenge
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Outdoor Watering
National Average Residential Water Use
Represents over 50% of Residential Water Use
Source: AWWA
City of Amarillo Outdoor Watering
Conservation Challenge
Don’t Turn Your Lawn Into a “Wetland”
Tips for Watering “Right”1. Water deeply and less often.
• Get the water to the root zone• Twice a week is enough• Only about an inch of water is needed a week to maintain a healthy lawn- the
amount that would fill a tuna can. The average sprinkler system should run approximately 30 minutes for water to reach the deep root zone. Verify actual application rate using a lawn gauge or the tuna can method.
2. Water at the right time of day.• 10 PM to 6 AM is best• Not after 10 AM in any case
3. Do not water for several days after a good rain.4. When we should not water.
• Not during the heat of the day• Not during windy weather• Not when it is raining• Not during freezing weather• Not when rain is predicted
5. Mow high and mow often• Do not cut the grass too short (not less than 1½”)
6. Use mulch• Helps retain moisture and control weeds
7. Fertilize only as needed.• Proper use of fertilizer – not too much – refer to label information.
City of AmarilloRain-freeze Controller Retrofit Rebate
ProgramThe City Commission approved a
rebate program for Rain-freeze Controllers retrofittedto irrigation systems installed prior to January 01, 2009.
The program will be in effect until a total of 400 units have been installed and rebated.
The amount of the rebates will be for the cost of the controller, not to exceed $50.
Rebates will consist of a reduction in the participant’s water bills until the cost of the controller or the $50 has been deducted.
Additional information and applications are available at City Hall, Room 102.
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City of AmarilloRain-freeze Controller Retrofit Rebate
Program Participating customers shall present:
1. Proof of purchase of an acceptable controller
2. A completed application to the: City Utility Billing Department, located on the first floor of City Hall, Room 102, 509 SE 7th Ave.
or mail the completed rebate application and receipt/invoice to:City of Amarillo: Att: Rain Freeze
RebateP.O. Box 1971Amarillo, TX 79105-1971
Participating customers presenting an approved application may receive a voucher (valid for 10 days) to reserve one of the 400 rebates.
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City of AmarilloRain-freeze Controller Retrofit Rebate
ProgramQualifying Rain/Freeze Sensor List
Brand Name Model Hunter Rain Clik (Rain only) Hunter Freeze Clik (Freeze only) Hunter Rain/Freeze Clik (Combination) Hunter Wireless Rain Clik (Rain only) Hunter Mini-Weather Station (Combination) Hunter Wireless Rain/Freeze Sensor (Combination) Hunter Solar Sync (Combination) Irritrol Systems RS500 (Rain only) Irritrol Systems RS1000 (Rain only) Irritrol Systems RFS1000 (Combination) Glen-Hilton Products Mini Clik Rain/Freeze Sensor (Combination) Nelson Rain-Trip (Rain only) Orbit Rain Sensor (Rain only) Orbit Wireless Rain/Freeze Sensor (Combination) Orbit Wireless Rain/Freeze Sensor-Solar Powered (Combination) R&D Engineering Wireless Rain/Freeze Sensor (Combination) Toro Rain/Freeze Sensor TWRFS (Combination) Toro Rain/Freeze Sensor Rainswitch (Rain only) Weathermatic Rain/Freeze Sensor (Combination)
Weather-Miser Rain/Freeze Sensor (Combination)
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