Taking Care of Your Sprinkler System in a Drought

3 Top Concerns about the Arizona Drought and Your Yard

Water is the oldest cause of conflict in the old west, and apparently it will be the biggest issue for the new west. We have air conditioning for our homes, but we can’t control our outdoor temperatures. If we want to maintain our lifestyle, we have to consider our water usage. This is something that SprinklerDoctors takes very seriously.

There are three things to think about when considering how the drought affects area homeowners. First, Arizona uses a lot of water per capita. Second, the reservoirs, lakes and rivers are low. Third, water usage is expensive when we use more than we need.
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Problem 1 High Water Usage

Like many businesses, SprinklerDoctors depends on water for its livelihood, much as your Phoenix area yard relies on a good sprinkler system to stay health and green.

With as many sunny days as we get in the Phoenix area, not a lot of rain falls. Arizona just happens to be the fourth driest state in the U.S., and yet like all the dry western states, water use is higher than in the rest of the country.

Arizona uses 140 gallons per capita each day, compared to 69 gallons in Ohio – but then, in Ohio they don’t have to water their alfalfa fields. This is just a fact of our lives here in Phoenix.

Problem 2 Low Water Reservoir Levels

The need for water has been made worse by drought conditions. Lake Mead dropped to the lowest point it has been since Hoover Dam was built. Lake Powell is only half full. The Colorado River levels have dropped. Water rationing efforts are trying to keep things steady, but this water supply is needed for 40 million people in seven states.

We don’t know what the future will bring in terms of climate change – but we do know that the west is experiencing serious drought conditions. Doesn’t it make good sense that we should be working to conserve water?
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Problem 3 Reducing Water Use Wisely

Even if Arizona homeowners don’t care much about droughts and climate change, the cost of water is still a huge factor in their lives. So the goal of reducing water use becomes important. In fact, it’s not just how to use less. It’s how to use water in a smarter way.

One of the best ways you can conserve water is by having a top-of-the-line sprinkler system. The second way is to keep it maintained in top condition. Your good friends at Sprinkler Doctors are experts in sprinkler system repair and installation. We’ll make sure there’s no water going to waste.

Locally owned, we get the job done quickly and get it done right. We aren’t an extension of a big box store or a hardware chain. We are an independent business that works hard to maintain our large client base.

We also take care of more than just your lawn, installing systems that are customized to watering shrubs, flower beds and vegetable gardens, especially those tomatoes that taste so much better picked fresh of the vine than from the store.

Whether you need installation, sprinkler system repair or seasonal maintenance, Sprinkler Doctors is your best choice for taking care of your home, your castle, and what surrounds it. We are definitely the people to choose when you have a sprinkler malfunction emergency.

For the best in Phoenix area sprinkler repair, Sprinkler Doctors is the company to call.

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