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Old 05-29-2024, 01:38 PM
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Your irrigation meters are buried in your lawn area….probably near the front or side of your villa. It may be covered over by grass or some type of landscaping materials (pine straw) So tap down on the areas (with a stick or pole)to find it. You should also have at least one if not two cut off valves. One for reclaimed water and the other potable.

You should really, really measure how much water your irrigation system (by zone) puts out. Finding an average from other villa owners on this forum could be wasteful.

To do this put out cups or cans around your yard and measure out the accumulated water. If you have St Augustine grass, you need a minimum of 1” of water per week. I think 1.5” is best over a 3 times per week schedule.

Last edited by Pondboy; 05-29-2024 at 02:03 PM.