We Need Water

Saving Water with Smart Irrigation

May 13, 2024 Cascade Water Alliance Season 2 Episode 2
Saving Water with Smart Irrigation
We Need Water
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We Need Water
Saving Water with Smart Irrigation
May 13, 2024 Season 2 Episode 2
Cascade Water Alliance

Do you have a home water irrigation system or are you considering installing one? 

Dive into this discussion about how to make yours a smart irrigation system for landscape health and water efficiency. From the components needed to the common problems and solutions for irrigation systems, plus the steps you need to take to activate and deactivate your irrigation system. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with Landscape Management Professional, David McGrath. 

Episode Topics:
1. Components of an irrigation system
2. What are zones?
3. What is smart irrigation?
4. Common problems and solutions of irrigation systems.
5. When to activate and deactivate your system. 
6. Tools for homeowners

David McGrath is an irrigation specialist, a teacher, and horticulturist. He has a long career in gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Originally from New England, he moved here over 30yrs ago, began his work in agriculture, then found his calling in residential landscaping. His love of plants and his environmental stewardship inspired him to help others develop a respect for nature and its resources, specifically water. David has knowledge of both horticulture and Irrigation so he can look at a landscape from two angles, plant health and water use. He regularly performs detailed analyses of public irrigation systems and provides constructive feedback on how to conserve water while still maintaining a healthy landscape. He offers classes and workshops on understanding and maintaining systems.

Learn more about Cascade Water Alliance’s We Need Water Program
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @weneedh20
Watch the episode on Youtube

Show Notes

Do you have a home water irrigation system or are you considering installing one? 

Dive into this discussion about how to make yours a smart irrigation system for landscape health and water efficiency. From the components needed to the common problems and solutions for irrigation systems, plus the steps you need to take to activate and deactivate your irrigation system. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with Landscape Management Professional, David McGrath. 

Episode Topics:
1. Components of an irrigation system
2. What are zones?
3. What is smart irrigation?
4. Common problems and solutions of irrigation systems.
5. When to activate and deactivate your system. 
6. Tools for homeowners

David McGrath is an irrigation specialist, a teacher, and horticulturist. He has a long career in gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Originally from New England, he moved here over 30yrs ago, began his work in agriculture, then found his calling in residential landscaping. His love of plants and his environmental stewardship inspired him to help others develop a respect for nature and its resources, specifically water. David has knowledge of both horticulture and Irrigation so he can look at a landscape from two angles, plant health and water use. He regularly performs detailed analyses of public irrigation systems and provides constructive feedback on how to conserve water while still maintaining a healthy landscape. He offers classes and workshops on understanding and maintaining systems.

Learn more about Cascade Water Alliance’s We Need Water Program
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @weneedh20
Watch the episode on Youtube