University of Texas at Austin
Reduces Irrigation by at least 70%
Completed 2016
Completed 2016
The University of Texas at Austin’s Facilities Management initiated a comprehensive program in 2007 to develop and implement water conservation measures after a task force on sustainability was established. The goal: reduce domestic water use by 20% and enable at least 40% of the total water usage to come from reclaimed sources by 2020. During this project, it was determined the campus’ irrigation system lacked qualities needed to meet the new sustainability requirements. As a result, the system was upgraded to Calsense smart computer technology to monitor detailed water usage, detect and report daily irrigation problems and provide the expertise to support staff in being effective in using the smart technology. Irrigation sprinkler heads were also replaced with more efficient, Hunter® MP Rotator® rotary nozzles and various areas of turf were replaced with drought tolerant plant material.
The University of Texas, Austin is a Calsense Champion of Irrigation. Read the story here.
Once the equipment was installed and collecting data, the ROI was calculated at three years.
Over 1 million in cost avoidance.
Due to the wet season in 2015, the campus reduced water use by over 75%
Saving over 125 million gallons of fresh water each year.
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