At a time when sustainable development, eco-friendly, low-carbon footprint and green-friendly are modern-day buzzwords, residents at the upscale Club at Mediterra are being greeted with "Conserving Water" signs in the irrigated areas surrounding the main fountains in Mediterra. And many are wondering what exactly is this "Irrigation Pilot Project."
The short-grass areas have been retro-fitted with Water Conserving Tools, called Toro Precision Series Nozzles, which on average save approximately 35 percent of the water used by traditional irrigation nozzles. The water conservation comes in the form of a slower precipitation rate and more accuracy in the spray pattern which means less over-spray, misting and run-off. Also, the Toro Precision Series Nozzles (PSN) increase the water's distribution uniformity (Du) up to 80 percent, whereas traditional nozzles are rated at approximately 40 percent Du.
Another factor in water conservation is that the PSNs deliver their pattern at a maximum of 30 degrees of trajectory, which helps to combat wind/environmental factors versus traditional nozzles.
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