FAQ for Rotary Sprinkler Nozzle Retrofit Program
How can I receive additional information about DCWRA programs? Click here to be added to our mailing list, please check back on this website, or friend us at www.facebook.com/dcwater.
How did the Rotary Sprinkler Nozzle sign-up go? Thanks very kindly for your interest in our program. Response from the public has been overwhelming! We have received indications of interest from 1,200 citizens - the first 1,000 to respond, and a waiting list of 200 additional names.
Has the installation effort ended? Yes. High school students have returned to school from their summer break, and installation has ended.
What happens if my lawn mower or an aeration job chews up a rotary nozzle? You may obtain replacement parts at a local retailer. A list of retailers and irrigation contractors has been published for your consideration.
What if I forget the education content you provided? We have posted a “how to” video at www.dcwater.org. Written material is also posted.
Where did the money for this program come from? We applied for a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board. We were successful, and our application was accepted. This is believed to be a one-time opportunity. In the future, some water providers may offer rebates on rotary sprinkler nozzles, as their budgets permit.
Who do I call if I have more questions/comments/concerns about this program? Our program manager is Emily Coll. Her cell phone number is (303)-552-6686. Or you can contact Emily by
Are the nozzles really up to 30% more efficient? Independent test results do show 30% gains in efficiency. What you receive will depend upon a number of factors, including how well your system was initially installed. Setting your irrigation controller (Sprinkler clock) will also make a big difference (see video). Part of the goal of this project is to report what efficiencies are recorded with actual real world installations here in our area. Last summer we performed retrofits in fifty yards. We will measure their efficiency this summer. We will measure the efficiency of the 1,000 yards over the summer of 2012. We hope to report results in November 2012.
If I conserve, will my water bill go up anyway? So long as populations grow in the American West, the amount of water remains the same, and technology remains about the same, there is a bias towards higher costs. Your water bill could go higher because of higher energy costs, or inflation, or because the cost of water goes higher as competition for water resources in Colorado increases. Using water more efficiently means your bill will not go up as much as if you use water inefficiently. It’s always smart to use water efficiently. For more information on water issues, www.dcwater.org.
