Mesa is encouraging residents to turn off their irrigation systems in light of intense downpours that have saturated the area. To do so, they advise using the “off,” “stop,” or “rain” settings on the controllers to stop the cycle without disturbing neighborhood programs.
Soil probes or even long screw drivers can be used to determine when it’s time to turn irrigation back on. According to Mesa experts, when the probe no longer slides easily into the soil, plants need the watering system again.
This simple effort can help homeowners save up to 50 percent of the costs of outdoor water, according to city water conservation experts. For more information or to register for free classes, visit www.cityofmesa.org.
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