Project 4227

Smart Irrigation Controller Demonstration and Evaluation in Orange County, Florida

$540,127
Completed
Principal Investigator
Jacqueline Torbert
Project Manager
Linda J Reekie
Contractor
Orange County Utilities
Sensors
Water Use & Efficiency

Abstract

This project evaluated the water conservation potential of "smart" irrigation technology, such as Soil Moisture Sensor (SMS) and Evapotranspiration (ET) irrigation controllers, on landscapes in Orange County by comparing normalized irrigation use between properties with SMS and ET controllers to properties with typical irrigation control. Tailored collaboration partner: Orange County (Fla.) Utilities. Published in 2016.