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Aqua Trac System

(623) 594-8689

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  • About Aqua Trac
  • Irrigation Audit
  • Smart Irrigation
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Enhance Landscape Irrigation

Smart irrigation controllers use information from nearby weather stations to determine how much water your landscape needs.

How It Works

  • Weather Stations & ET: These stations measure Evapotranspiration (ET) rates. ET is the combined amount of water that evaporates from the soil and transpires (is released) from plants. Think of it like a 'water usage' rate for your landscape.
  • The 'Glass of Water' Analogy: Imagine your soil is a glass of water:
    • A full glass = soil is full of moisture.
    • If half the water is gone (due to ET), smart irrigation only replaces that lost half.
  • Plant Water Use: Plants need water to transport nutrients from their roots and for cooling through transpiration (releasing water vapor through leaf pores).
  • Data for Programming: Experts use the ET data from weather stations (or even satellites like those used by OpenET, which utilizes Landsat data) to program the run times of smart irrigation controllers.
  • Global Monitoring: Satellite data allows governments to monitor crop conditions worldwide.
  • Property-Specific Data: With your address, tools like Google Earth can help create a property outline, and algorithms can then retrieve estimated ET data for your specific landscaping.

DOES IT SAVE WATER? YES AND NO

  • Yes (If the System is Efficient): If your irrigation system has minimal leaks and provides uniform water coverage, smart irrigation can precisely apply the needed amount of water, leading to significant conservation.
  • No (If the System is Inefficient): Most irrigation systems have inefficiencies (leaks, poor coverage). In these cases, you often have to overwater to ensure all plants receive enough moisture, negating the potential water savings from the weather data.
  • Inefficient Watering Example: Using a hose in the middle of the lawn leads to overwatering in the center and potentially not enough water at the edges, plus runoff.
  • Efficient Watering Example: Properly functioning sprinkler heads with uniform coverage can water the lawn effectively in a much shorter time with no runoff.

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Summary

To effectively conserve water with smart irrigation, you need two key components:


  • Accurate Weather Data (ET): To Know How Much Water Your Landscape Has Lost.
  • An Efficient Irrigation System: To Apply Water Uniformly and Without Waste.

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Smart Irrigation System Costs

Aqua Trac System has installed hundreds of commercial Smart Controllers. The cost of a commercial smart controller typically ranges from $1,500 to $12,000 each, while non-smart controllers range from $200 to $1,000. Major manufacturers like Toro and Rain Bird are often used for these installations. Aqua Trac System has successfully implemented these systems for golf courses, hospitals, municipalities, homeowner associations, and most commercial facilities.

Smart irrigation systems are primarily designed for water conservation, leading to lower utility costs. Additionally, where pristine turf appearance is required, the major benefit is the appearance of the turf due to better, more consistent water management.


To choose the right system, it’s essential to perform a comprehensive audit. Aqua Trac System conducts an audit of the irrigation system from the water source to the sprinkler head or drip emitter. This audit helps identify:


  • What Smart Controller is Needed
  • How Much Water the Landscape Requires
  • Mapping of Irrigation Stations
  • Return on Investment
  • Water Savings Potential
  • The Current Efficiency of the Irrigation System and Any Improvements Required.


While smart controllers are a valuable tool, they are not a plug-and-play solution. Without expert management, the potential savings will not be realized. Inspections, electrical troubleshooting, and weather station data are also crucial components in maximizing the system’s benefits. Irrigation, in general, requires an expert to ensure efficiency.


The biggest key to success with smart irrigation is knowing when to turn the system off. Simply turning off the system when it rains can lead to substantial savings.


Smart irrigation is just the beginning. As a consultant to major facilities, Aqua Trac System has deep expertise in areas such as:


  • Horticulture
  • Soil Types
  • Native Plants
  • State Regulations
  • And Much More!


This expertise, combined with extensive experience, is key to maximizing the benefits of smart irrigation and achieving water savings.


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