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PHTA to hold upcoming review and revision of water conservation standard

The PHTA-13 SWC will revise the standard, which addresses the efficient use and conservation of water for residential and public pools, spas, portable spas and swim spas.

In search of: The built-in valve locator in Weathermatic's SmartLine controller can be a game-changer. (Photo: Max Moreno)

Irrigation Tech: Unlocking hidden valves

New controller technologies, such as Weathermatic’s built-in valve locator, can save contractors time and resources

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Business Boosters: How to utilize irrigation audits

Irrigation audits offer a means for clients to save water and money while creating a valuable revenue stream for landscape contractors.

Weathermatic president Lex Mason shows off the company’s new SmartLink Connect product line during SmartCon 2025 in Phoenix, Ariz. (Photo: LM Staff)

Playing the long game: SmartCon 2025 inspires massive action in water management 

Editor-in-chief Scott Hollister recaps the breakthroughs that happened at Weathermatic's SmartCon 2025.

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Preparing landscapes for the use of effluent irrigation

Due to heightened sustainability expectations, strict water-use restrictions and rising water costs, many retail water providers and their customers are turning to effluent or recycled water as an alternative source.

Through its “Save Water, Give Life” initiative, Weathermatic directly links every product purchase to the gift of water through drilling clean water wells for communities in crisis. (Photo: Weathermatic)

Time for some good news: How the green industry gives back

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It is just in Weathermatic’s DNA to care about water. The smart water technology company has worked alongside lawn care and landscape professionals since 1945,…

Irrigation Association names 2024 Outstanding Industry Partnership Award winner

The award recognizes a water provider that has successfully implemented a program focused on partnership building with landscape and irrigation professionals to promote outdoor water conservation.

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Volunteers headed to Guatemala with a commitment to provide clean water to communities in need

For the first time since the pandemic, Weathermatic and others traveled to a small community outside of Escuintla, Guatemala, bringing the "Save Water. Give Life" initiative along with them. Not only did the drilling team dive into a new well project, but volunteers spent time teaching sanitation and hygiene workshops, building strong relationships along the way.

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Renovating your landscape and irrigation for future compliance

California is facing an increase in water scarcity challenges, and Max Moreno explains why it's crucial to renovate your landscape and irrigation systems.

Irrigation Association supports introduction of Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

The bipartisan legislation would incentivize water conservation across the country, reduce bureaucratic burdens on taxpayers and save communities money.

Rachio celebrates water conservation efforts for Earth Day

Rachio celebrated Earth Day with over 200 billion gallons of water saved through its smart-watering technologies, working toward its goal of saving three trillion gallons by 2030.

Colorado enacts bill to ban watering of nonfunctional turf

Senate Bill 24-005 will ban the installation, planting or placement of “nonfunctional turf“, artificial turf or invasive plant species on commercial, institutional and industrial properties.

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HydroPoint unveils HydroPoint 360 to assist water management pros

HydroPoint 360 is a new platform designed to assist organizations in achieving measurable water sustainability and cost savings.

Irrigation Association names recipients of Smart Water Application Technologies awards

Marin Water of Corte Madera, Calif. and The city of Aspen, Colo. both received Smart Water Application Technologies awards from the Irrigation Association.

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Why drip irrigation makes sense for your clients

Drip irrigation can provide many benefits to your clients and their plants, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.

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New wireless solution from Hunter offers an option to increase water savings

Hunter created this new product to offer users a water-saving irrigation solution in response to numerous customer requests.

Moreno says Kurapia, a low-lying ground cover, is gaining in popularity as a turfgrass alternative in the Western U.S. (Photo: Max Moreno)

Landscaping trends that can help save water

Climate change and dwindling resources present the industry with challenging obstacles and Max Moreno explains why every drop counts when it comes to water.

Communities introduce new water ordinances hoping to combat drought

Spokane, Wash., limits watering to four times a week and Aurora, Colo., mulls restricting the type of turf planted in new developments and redevelopments.

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Why we need to conserve water for our future

Max Moreno explains different strategies, solutions and goals to conserve water as the urgency to do so becomes more relevant.

Max Moreno offers solutions to conserve water in the wake of new restrictions

Max Moreno discusses the best strategies and solutions for water conservation to get through the busy summer season in the face of the megadrought.

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How irrigation controllers help to conserve water and time

Irrigation manufacturers explain strategies to tackle the issue of water availability with the newest irrigation controllers.

Jain to host webinar on California water situation

Jain Irrigation will be hosting a webinar on Friday, Aug. 6 at 12 p.m. PDT about the current water situation in California.

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Water World: How Seeger Water uses Rain Bird’s IQ4 platform

Seeger Water incorporated Rain Bird’s IQ4 platform at Teralta Corporate Park to determine the optimal irrigation sequence to help with water conservation.

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7 water management moves to make

Many landscape companies focus their attention on only irrigation instead of broadening their focus to include water management. Here's how to change that.

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