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Practical Solutions for Water Efficiency: Charting a Course to Sustainability

Water is one of the world’s most precious resources, and managing it efficiently has become essential for organizations prioritizing sustainability and operational excellence. However, without a clear strategy, tackling inefficiencies can feel overwhelming. Our latest guide, The Water Efficiency Roadmap: Proven Strategies for Lasting Impact, provides a practical roadmap to help organizations pinpoint inefficiencies, implement […]

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Best Practices for Planting on a Hillside and Setting Up Efficient Irrigation

Planting a hillside with a mix of colorful perennials, shrubs, and a blooming carpet of ground cover is visually stunning. Hillside planting also prevents slope and hillside erosion by anchoring loose soils that would otherwise be swept downhill with runoff from rainfall. Plants That Prevent Slope & Hillside Erosion Planting ground covers is essential for […]

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Tackling Inefficiencies in the Last Mile of the Water Network

Understanding the Last Mile  The water network doesn’t end with supply and treatment—it hinges on the critical “Last Mile,” where water transitions from centralized infrastructure to end-users. This phase includes the systems and environments that deliver water to homes, communities, irrigation systems, and industrial facilities, tackling challenges like accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability. For instance, the […]

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Undetected Leaks in Irrigation: Why Flow Management is Essential

Flow management in irrigation systems isn’t just about cost savings—it’s about responsiblewater management. With water scarcity on the rise, landscape professionals play a critical rolein conservation by designing, maintaining, and optimizing irrigation systems. By detecting andaddressing leaks in real time, irrigation teams can reduce water waste, minimize runoff, protectlocal resources, and maintain resilient landscapes. Leaks […]

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Stop the Drip: Identifying and Fixing Leaks Inside and Outside Your Property

Every year, millions of gallons of water are lost due to undetected leaks, causing significantfinancial and environmental damage. Research from Astute Analytica suggests that over 20% ofthe world’s treated water is lost through leaks. Whether inside a building or across an outdoorirrigation system, leaks can go unnoticed for months, leading to excessive water waste, propertydamage, […]

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Enhancing Water Sustainability with Green Walls

Sustainable water management means using water in a way that meets social, economic, and ecological needs without depleting limited resources that would compromise the needs of future generations.   Water is life, critical to human survival. With global population exploding from 1.5 billion to nearly 8 billion in just the last 100 years, freshwater withdrawals have […]

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How Trees Prepare for Winter: Understanding Dormancy, Cold Tolerance, and Winter Survival Strategies

As daylight hours begin to wane in late Summer, trees begin preparing for the oncoming Winter at the cellular level to increase their cold tolerance. Shrinkage, sugar concentration and dehydration are happening, and their metabolism slows as they enter a state of dormancy. By mid-Winter, they reach their adapted tolerance, their cells now hardened and […]

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West Coast & Southwest Cities Brace for Multi-Year Water Rate Hikes

Soaring water rate hikes in four West Coast and Southwest cities have been set in motion– beginning in 2025– and will continue to rise over the next several years. Water districts in San Diego are about to be slammed with an unexpected 40% rate hike over the next few years by the San Diego County Water […]

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