Sprinkler time limits are based on the type of nozzle or head. Spray heads and bubblers (non-conserving models) are allowed up to 8 minutes per station per day. Rotors and multi-stream rotary heads are allowed 15 minutes per cycle and up to two cycles per day per station. Watering is restricted to before 9:00 am and after 4:00 pm only.

Other previously prohibited uses of water continue to be in effect. Hand watering using a garden hose fitted with a shut off nozzle is allowed any day of the week before 9:00 am or after 4:00 pm. For further information visit http://www.ladwp.com.

Are you a water waster? Do your sprinklers run during a rain storm? When you water your lawn, does it runoff into the street? If so, your neighbors are watching and they’re using the magic of the internet to tell the whole world about it. Some of your neighbors might be posting videos of your wastefulness on YouTube and similar internet sites. Others may be taking pictures and sending them to your local water agency requesting they send you a notice. With new water restrictions and higher rates occurring in cities such as Los Angeles, neighbors are turning on each other. Every gallon of wasted water, is one less gallon for the rest of us. We all need to do our part to conserve. Southern California is in the midst of a severe drought. Reservoirs are drying up due to unusually low snowfall in the Sierras, expanding population, and environmental issues in the San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta. Don’t give your neighbors a reason to turn you in. Keep your irrigation system in tip top working condition and conserve water where you can. Below is a video from KCET with more on the story.

In need of irrigation repair services? Contact LAsprinklerrepair.com at (800) 339-2102 or email info @ wcgminc.com. Services are provided by WCGM, Inc., a licensed landscape contractor.

With the impending threat of water rationing all across Southern California due to years of drought, an opportunity has opened up for landscape contractors who specialize in water conservation. We plan to fill that niche by providing services such as:

• Irrigation system and sprinkler tuning
• “Smart” controller, rain and moisture sensor installations
• Sprinkler head and general irrigation system retrofitting
• News, tips, and other information on water conservation

Of course we’ll still offer more common services such as sprinkler, pipe, and valve repairs. Keeping your irrigation system in pristine condition is extremely important. Thousands of gallons of water are wasted every day down the storm drain due to broken sprinklers. Many cities are beginning to levy hefty fines on both businesses and residences when they find offenders. Keeping your system working properly will save water and money. We can help.

It is our mission to help our customers reduce their water consumption while still maintaining a healthy, green landscape. Education is the key, and we believe that lasprinklerrepair.com, and it’s sister site ocsprinklerrepair.com can be leaders in the industry providing useful information to Southern California’s residents that will help them save our most precious asset, water.

If you’re interested in our services or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (800) 339-2102 or by email at info @ wcgminc.com. Our service area includes most of Los Angeles County and all of Orange County as well. WCGM, Inc. is licensed, bonded, and insured.

Did you know that as much as 50% of your water usage occurs outdoors? That’s significant! By applying some or all of the following tips you can reduce the amount of water your household uses dramatically. Here’s my tips in no particular order:

1. Add mulch to planter beds. Mulch helps to retain moisture and can reduce watering requirements.
2. Aerate turf areas. Aerating can improve drainage and reduce compaction which will help the soil absorb water better and reduce runoff.
3. Maintain your irrigation system. Broken heads and lines can be a major source of wasted water.
4. Adjust controllers often. Adjust your controllers often to compensate for changes in the weather.
5. Install smart controllers. Today’s higher end controllers have many water saving features including the ability to add rain shut offs, moisture sensors, and ET sensors.
6. Reduce turf areas. Turf is one of the highest users of water. Reducing the amount of turf in the landscape will in turn reduce your water consumption.
7. Use plants with low water requirements. Use plants that are adapted to the area and require less water in your landscapes.
8. Install low-volume type irrigation systems. Use drip irrigation or bubblers where possible.
9. Retrofit existing spray-head nozzles with new multi-stream rotor nozzles. Nozzles such as the MP Rotator use up to 30% less water and irrigate more evenly.
10. Water early in the morning. Watering earlier in the morning helps to reduce evaporation.