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The City of Amarillo. 2009 Efficient Yard Irrigation Challenge. Outdoor Watering. Represents over 50% of Residential Water Use. National Average Residential Water Use. Source: AWWA. An Emphasis on Outdoor Irrigation. An Emphasis on Outdoor Irrigation. City of Amarillo Outdoor Watering
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The City of Amarillo 2009 Efficient Yard Irrigation Challenge
Outdoor Watering Represents over 50% of Residential Water Use National Average Residential Water Use Source: AWWA
An Emphasis on Outdoor Irrigation An Emphasis on Outdoor Irrigation
City of Amarillo Outdoor Watering Conservation Challenge Don’t Turn Your Lawn Into a “Wetland”
Tips for Watering “Right” • 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. • Water at the right time of day. • 10 PM to 6 AM is best • Not after 10 AM in any case • Do not water for several days after a good rain. • 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 • Mow high and mow often • Do not cut the grass too short (not less than 1½”) • Use mulch • Helps retain moisture and control weeds • Fertilize only as needed. • Proper use of fertilizer – not too much – refer to label information.
City of AmarilloRain-freeze Controller Retrofit Rebate Program The City Commission approved a rebate program for Rain-freeze Controllers retrofitted to 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. Continued. . .
City of AmarilloRain-freeze Controller Retrofit Rebate Program • Participating customers shall present: • Proof of purchase of an acceptable controller • 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 Rebate P.O. Box 1971 Amarillo, TX 79105-1971 • Participating customers presenting an approved application may receive a voucher (valid for 10 days) to reserve one of the 400 rebates. Continued. . .
City of AmarilloRain-freeze Controller Retrofit Rebate Program • Qualifying Rain/Freeze Sensor List
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