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Broken sprinkler heads can waste about 25,000 gallons in six months, Plano officials say
Summary
City of Plano sustainability staff urged monthly sprinkler checks, offered an online training and a summer incentive, and reminded residents of the local odd/even watering schedule to cut outdoor water waste.
Katie Walker, senior outreach and engagement coordinator for the City of Plano Sustainability Division, said broken or misaligned sprinkler heads can drive large household outdoor water waste and urged residents to check systems monthly. Andrea Chick, the city’s senior water conservation coordinator, told listeners that “about 25,000 gallons can be wasted in just 6 months or about 4,000 gallons a month if you have a broken sprinkler head running.”
Why it matters: Outdoor irrigation can account for a large share of residential water use, and identifying…
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