Free Water Audits in Superior

All the snow during the holidays won't really make any difference come this summer in terms of water restrictions. Depending on what happens re: precipitation over the next two months, restrictions could still be need this summer. And anyway, efficient use of water less expensive.

Notwithstanding my remarks about residential efficiency being a threat to riparian corridors (see my Yellow Scene article "Wasteful Watering Not All That Bad" from July 2006) it's still a good idea to avoid watering the sidewalk for 2 hours or losing half your mid-day sprinkler spray to evaporation.

To that end, Superior has announced the following Free Irrigation Audits for residents:

The Town of Superior is partnering with the Center for Resource Conservation this summer to bring our customers the "Slow the Flow Colorado" program. This is a FREE irrigation inspection program available to Town of Superior water customers who have automatic sprinkler systems watering turf. The program is designed to reduce your water consumption while maintaining an attractive landscape. A trained specialist will evaluate your system for irrigation efficiency, identify and list repair items, formulate a watering schedule, and give you valuable information on how to irrigate more efficiently for your specific landscape.

To qualify you must be a Town of Superior water customer, have an automatic sprinkler system and must be present at the time of the audit. Contact the Center for Resource Conservation at 303-441-3278 ext 17 to put your name on the wait list or visit www.conservationcenter.org to schedule online.