Irrigation Efficiency

Increasing the efficiency of water use in home landscapes by conducting site assessments, research, and demonstration projects focusing on smart irrigation practices.

Since 2015, the Metropolitan Council and the University of Minnesota Extension, with funding assistance from the Clean Water Fund, have been working to increase the efficiency of water use in home landscapes by conducting site assessments, research, and demonstration projects focusing on smart irrigation practices.

Green Grass with Less Blue

Learn how you can increase your irrigation efficiency. These videos were produced in partnership with University of Minnesota Extension with support from the Minnesota Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment.

Lawns

Did you know? Setting your mower height at 3.5 inches helps grass roots grow deep, reach more water, and become healthier, stronger, and more disease-free even during drought.

Watch the Green Grass with Less Blue: Lawns video on YouTube

Sprinklers

Did you know? 25% of irrigation systems in the Twin Cities have five or more leaking sprinklers. Just one can waste 1,000 gallons per hour! Keep your water bill low and conserve precious groundwater by auditing your irrigation system.

Watch the Green Grass with Less Blue: Lawn Sprinklers video on YouTube

Smart controllers

Did you know? Half of Twin Cities residents run their irrigation systems every other day, but their lawns don't need it! An irrigation system with a smart controller adjusts to weather and soil moisture content.

Watch the Green Grass with Less Blue: Smart Controllers video on YouTube