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There has been a lot of discussion concerning water conservation recently because we had so little rain this season.

One of the things you can do for very little cost is to check your rain sensor on your irregation system. They typically last about 5 years and then the little sponges in the sensor dry up and the sensor stops working. You can get a replacement sensor at Lowes or Home Depot or on-line and it's very easy to change.

If you live north of 466 you will save on domestic water and if you live south of 466 you will save on irregation water and the associated cost.

To check the sensor you can hit it with water from the hose and see if it triggers on the irregation timer you have.

I know there are many rain sensors that are not working and the homeowners don't know it because after a significant rain like we had the other day you can see many homes watered their lawns.