Reducing Irrigation Waste in Arizona: Repair, Measure and Adjust

Check for faults before buying new equipment or changing the whole watering plan.

What to check and describe

Walk the landscape for overspray, disconnected tubing and outlets that do not deliver water where intended. Compare actual plant needs with zone programming. An efficiency assessment should distinguish a simple repair or adjustment from an optional upgrade. Savings depend on the property and existing operation.

Use the right information for the property

[Tucson Water's landscape watering guide](https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Tucson-Water/Conservation/Landscape-Resources/Watering-Guide) covers plant needs, application rates and watering frequency. Its [irrigation maintenance checklist](https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/water/documents/landscape-resources/tw_irrigation-system-maintenance-checklist.pdf) is a useful inspection reference. Use your own utility for current property-specific rules; these resources do not establish service availability or promise a result.

Questions for the independent provider

Ask what diagnosis is proposed, which parts and restoration are included, who will perform any specialist work and how the system will be tested. Keep the agreed scope and the final zone settings for later reference.

Related service guides

Read irrigation efficiency audit and sprinkler timer programming. For a service enquiry, call (855) 624-0776 and confirm availability for the actual address.

Tucson Irrigation Pros is a referral website. Calls may connect to independent providers through a nationwide network. Confirm the requested service, address coverage, scheduling, pricing and terms directly with the provider.