The City of Amarillo

2009 Efficient Yard Irrigation Challenge

Outdoor Watering

National Average Residential Water Use

Represents over 50% of Residential Water Use

Source: AWWA

An Emphasis on Outdoor IrrigationAn Emphasis on Outdoor Irrigation

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.

Rain-freeze Controllers Retrofit Rebate Program

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)

If you have any questions or comments?

Please call: 378-4241