Irrigation Checklist
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- Irrigation Design
- Visit the site and study the layout.
- Take plant growth including trees and shrubs into account when designing and placing sprinklers and mirco-irrigation.
- Make sure the irrigation design strives for zero over spray onto streets, driveways, sidewalks, enterances, parking areas, etc.
- Design spacing of sprinkler heads with a minimum of "head-to-head" coverage.
- Use separate watering zones for areas with different water use needs.
- Work to avoid surface runoff.
- Where appropriate use drip irrigation to save water.
- Irrigation Installation and Testing
- Contact appropriate local utility company to locate underground cables, telephone, gas or electric lines, etc.
- Discuss making any changes with an irrigation system designer.
- Make an irrigation system map.
- Make sure the clock is set for the proper day of the week and time of day.
- Check for any leaks.
- Inspect System
- Repair or replace broken or missing rotor heads, spray heads, "bubblers" and drip emitters.
- Make sure all heads pop-up all of the way and fully retract when the water is turned off.
- Check for sprinklers blocked by grass, plants or other obstacles.
- Make sure sprinklers are vertical and flush with the soil grade.
- Check for proper pressure.
- Clean or replace clogged nozzles and clean the sprinkler's trash screen, if it has one.
- Make sure all heads direct water to landscape.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Irrigation Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Irrigation essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Irrigation structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Irrigation Checklist
- Save Irrigation Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Irrigation (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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