2002 Chicago, IL July 28-31, 2002 · 2002 · 14 citations · 0 references
EngineeringLand-use PlanningWater Resources ManagementIrrigation EngineeringIrrigation ManagementWater Resources EngineeringIrrigationIrrigation EfficiencyIrrigation System DesignIrrigation SystemsIrrigation UniformityLandscape IrrigationDistribution UniformityIrrigation DesignIrrigation System ConfigurationIrrigation System InstallationIrrigation System UniformityLandscape Irrigation Water UsePersonal Water UseSystem Uniformity
Residential water use is increasing in central Florida. Irrigation accounts for 50% or moreof typical residential use volume. The goal of this project is to document irrigation water use andsystem uniformity in the Central Florida Ridge region. Three types of irrigation/landscapecombinations are being installed: T1, typical irrigation and landscape; T2, well designed irrigationsystem and typical landscape; T3, well designed irrigation system and a landscape designed tominimize water use. To date, seven T1s and three T3s exist. Initial results indicate that 80% ofwater use is irrigation. Measured distribution uniformities (DUlq) are lower than Mobile Irrigation Labreports and may be classified as good (n=1), fair (n=3), poor (n=3), and fail (n=1) on the homestested. Over irrigation was common among home sites.