Irrigation Water Analysis & Water Management
The City of Irvine Landscape Division has efficient management
of water usage with Calsense Water Management. Through the
use of centrally controlled irrigation controllers the Athletic
Parks Landscape Maintenance staff use evapotranspiration (ET)
data to adjust the watering schedules to meet (IRWD) water
allocations and avoid water over use penalties. City park
irrigation systems are constantly analyzed and calibrated to
reach peak performance. Collaboration by City Landscape
Maintenance staff, contractors and industry experts is critical in
maintaining commitment towards innovation and efficiency.
Evapotranspiration is the combination of evaporation and transpiration.
Evaporation is the loss of water from the soil and transpiration is the loss of water
from the plant. Although it is difficult to forecast water usage due to factors such as
rainfall amounts, the City Landscape Specialists utilize rainfall histories for water
management strategies. This highly technical task is vital to the landscape's health
and adhering to water budgets. The goal is to apply the least amount of water
necessary to maintain healthy plant material. Smart controller technology, weather
data and weekly field observations are used to accurately water the sport fields and
landscapes. The settings are adjusted so that irrigation does not exceed IRWD ’ s
water allocation.
CITY STAFF MONITOR CALSENSE SMART CONTROLLERS DAILY AND RESPOND TO ALERTS AND SYSTEM FAILURES
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