Quantify Waste and Reduce Water Costs
Water Audit & Efficiency
We conduct professional catch-can water audits and system efficiency analyses to identify coverage gaps, over-watering, distribution uniformity problems, and non-compliant water use. Reports are documented to the TCEQ standard and usable for water district variance applications.
Overview
Water waste in commercial irrigation isn't usually visible. It shows up on the water bill — and in the water district's monitoring data. A system that looks fine from the street can have distribution uniformity below 50%, meaning half the water applied is either running off or soaking past the root zone.
Our audits measure what actually happens when your system runs: precipitation rates by zone, distribution uniformity across coverage areas, actual water application vs. ET-based benchmarks. For properties under water district scrutiny or facing rate increases due to high consumption, audit data is the starting point for any improvement or variance application.
All reports are documented to TCEQ standard and include the data, methodology, and findings in a format that water districts and utilities accept for variance and conservation compliance documentation.
What's Included
- Distribution Uniformity (DU) testing per ASABE standards
- Precipitation rate measurement by zone
- Catch-can analysis with photographic documentation
- Water budget comparison vs. ET-based benchmarks
- Efficiency improvement recommendations with ROI estimates
- TCEQ-standard report usable for variance applications
Best for
Properties under water district scrutiny, golf courses, municipalities, large HOAs
How We Do It
A defined process that produces consistent, documented results on every project.
Pre-Audit Review
Review of water bills, current controller programming, system documentation, and any water district correspondence. Establishes baseline consumption data and compliance requirements.
Catch-Can Grid Setup
Catch cans placed in a grid pattern in representative zones across the property. Grid density is determined by zone size and complexity.
Zone Testing
Each zone runs for a measured time period. Catch-can readings capture actual precipitation rates and distribution patterns across the coverage area.
Pressure Measurement
Dynamic pressure measured at representative heads to verify operating conditions match design specifications and identify zones with pressure or flow anomalies.
Analysis & Reporting
Distribution Uniformity calculation, precipitation rate comparison vs. ET benchmarks, water budget analysis, identification of waste and inefficiency, and prioritized improvement recommendations.
Recommendations Briefing
We walk through findings with the property manager and explain improvement options, estimated cost, and expected water savings for each recommendation.
Who This Service Is For
- Properties with above-average water consumption
- Golf courses with large turf areas
- Properties facing water district compliance requirements
- HOAs looking to reduce common area water costs
- Municipalities tracking water use per landscape area
- Properties seeking WaterSense or LEED compliance documentation
Common Questions
Is a water audit required by my water district?
Requirements vary by district. Some Texas MUDs and municipal utilities require audits for properties above certain consumption thresholds. We can review your district's requirements as part of the pre-audit consultation.
How much water savings can I expect?
Properties with older systems or poor scheduling typically achieve 15–35% reductions in outdoor water use after implementing audit recommendations. ROI estimates are included in every report.
How long does an audit take?
A typical commercial property audit takes 1–2 field days for catch-can testing plus 1–2 weeks for analysis and report production. Large properties or golf courses may require additional field days.
Can your audit report be used for a water district variance application?
Yes. Our reports are formatted to TCEQ standards and include all the data elements required by most Texas water districts for variance and conservation compliance documentation.
Other Services
2-Wire System Installation
We design and install 2-wire decoder irrigation systems from the ground up on large commercial properties — golf courses, university campuses, corporate parks, HOA communities, and municipal facilities. We also retrofit existing multi-wire systems to 2-wire architecture without replacing all underground infrastructure.
Learn moreSystem Design & Engineering
Our engineering team provides complete irrigation system design services using hydraulic analysis, soil profiling, evapotranspiration data, and water district requirements. We produce permit-ready drawings and specifications that field crews can build from — or that you can put out to bid.
Learn moreTroubleshooting & Repair
2-wire systems have unique failure modes that standard irrigation technicians aren't equipped to diagnose. Our specialists use professional diagnostic equipment to locate wire faults, identify failed decoders, and resolve controller programming issues — typically in a single visit.
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