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H 2 Ometer

H 2 Ometer. Conserving Water for Our Future…. Patrick Jumper Jenna Smith AGJR 407 April 29, 2004. Objectives. H 2 Ometer. Develop sensor based on water usage Utilize technology to implement system Create accessible online plant/crop database

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H 2 Ometer

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  1. H2Ometer Conserving Water for Our Future… Patrick Jumper Jenna Smith AGJR 407 April 29, 2004

  2. Objectives H2Ometer • 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

  3. Product Design H2Ometer • Low cost • Low sensitivity • Low power requirement • Active moisture sensor • Durable • Easy installation

  4. Product Design H2Ometer • Main adapter • Residential • Commercial • Agricultural • In-ground sensor • 20 foot radius • 8 inch depth • Control sensor • Plug-in • Solar • Battery-operated

  5. Product Database H2Ometer • Online searchable plant/crop database • Plant name • Geographic location • Soil type • Water usage number • Locate water usage number • cm • in

  6. Why H2Ometer? H2Ometer • 800 homes in Weslaco, Texas • 43 to 59 percent over-watered • Savings of 69 to 95 acre-feet water

  7. Why H2Ometer? H2Ometer • Water for West Texans Program • El Paso saved 7.5 million gallons/day • Utilized low-water landscapes

  8. Why H2Ometer Database? H2Ometer • Sugarcane replaced by corn • Saved 53,425 acre-feet/year • $1.1 million in savings

  9. Why H2Ometer Database? H2Ometer • Woolly Butterfly Bush • .04 gallons/day • Crape myrtle • .21 gallons/day vs.

  10. Availability H2Ometer • Hardware stores • Lawn and Gardens • Wal-Mart • Tractor Supply • Co-ops • Feed stores

  11. Cost H2Ometer • 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

  12. Summary H2Ometer • Aids in water conservation • Increases crop yields • Develops proper landscape • Safe for environment • Cost-effective for long term monitoring • Ensures world for children

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