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Water Auditing & Irrigation Efficiency Flashcards

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  1. What does 'smart controller' mean in the context of WaterSense labeled controllers?

    Answer: A controller that automatically adjusts schedules based on weather and/or soil moisture data

    EPA WaterSense labeled weather-based controllers adjust irrigation schedules using real-time or historical ET data to avoid over-watering.

  2. Which WaterSense program label applies specifically to irrigation professionals who demonstrate water-efficient design and management knowledge?

    Answer: WaterSense Irrigation Partner (IrrigationPro)

    The EPA WaterSense Irrigation Partner program (formerly IrrigationPro) recognizes irrigation professionals who have passed a qualifying third-party exam, such as the IA Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) exam.

  3. Landscape water use efficiency (WUE) is expressed as the ratio of:

    Answer: Water beneficially used to total water applied

    WUE = beneficial water use / total water applied × 100%; the goal is to maximize plant water use and minimize waste from runoff, deep percolation, and evaporation.

  4. In a water budget approach to irrigation management, the maximum allowed water use (MAW) is based on:

    Answer: A calculated ET-based water allowance for the landscape area

    A water budget sets a maximum allowable water use tied to the landscape's ET requirement, incentivizing efficient scheduling to stay within the budget.

  5. Which certification exam does the Irrigation Association offer that is most focused on landscape irrigation system installation and maintenance?

    Answer: Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

    The CIT exam covers installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic design of residential and commercial landscape irrigation systems.

  6. After completing an irrigation audit, the primary deliverable to the client is typically:

    Answer: A written report with DU results, water use data, schedule recommendations, and repair priorities

    An audit report documents findings (DU, flow rates, pressure, scheduling), identifies inefficiencies, and provides prioritized recommendations to improve efficiency.

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