Water irrigation tips from NK Utilities

It’s hot, and water consumption is up! Whether they are a Public Utilities customer or not, all New Kent residents share the same groundwater resources for their potable water.

Below are few simple tips to minimize irrigation use and cost:

Utilize a rain gauge to calibrate your irrigation system to approximately 1 inch per week
Water around sunrise or sunset to minimize evaporation
Rotate irrigation zones so every zone doesn’t run every day
Check your rain sensor or soil moisture indicator to ensure that they are adjusted, connected and working properly
Utilize drip irrigation in flower beds
Walk your lawn after watering to inspect for obvious ponding, excessive runoff, and other problem areas
Utilize the free resources of Virginia Cooperative Extension for advice on drought tolerant landscaping, summer and fall lawn care, and much more
Consult an irrigation professional to optimize the use of your irrigation syste

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