Educational resources on the latest in water management trends, news, and best practices.
Many landscape managers and irrigation professionals track total water use from utility bills but often lack visibility into how much water actually goes to irrigation. Without this insight, sites may unknowingly overwater, leading to waste, runoff, and landscape damage—issues that not only harm plant health but can also cause flooding, erosion, and damage to hardscapes. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many organizations track their electricity use, carbon footprint, and operating expenses—but when it comes to water, they’re often in the dark about how much water they use and where it’s being consumed. This lack of visibility, known as water blindness, prevents organizations from understanding how much water they use, where it’s being consumed, and where […]
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 […]
Once early Spring clean-up of garden and flower beds is done, and the ground is unfrozen, preparing and planting landscapes can finally begin. It’s also the perfect time of year to create a water-wise landscape for efficient watering over the hot months of Summer ahead. A water-wise landscape conserves water. Native plants require little to […]
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 […]
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, […]
By 2030, the United Nations predicts the global demand for freshwater will outstrip the available supply by a staggering 40%. Despite this, many organizations are completely unaware of their true water consumption and the potential financial and environmental risks that overconsumption poses to their business. We call this phenomenon “water blindness,” and it might be […]
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 […]
