How does landscape water management lower a property's operating costs?
Irrigation is often a commercial property's largest controllable water expense. Water management pairs smart controllers and flow monitoring with seasonal scheduling that matches district watering rules, catching stuck valves and mainline leaks before they show up on the bill. Earthscapes typically finds double-digit percentage savings on properties running legacy timers — while keeping turf and plant material healthier through drought and blackout periods.
Why It Matters
Problems We Solve
Water bills that don't match what the landscape needs
We audit zone run times against plant ET data and actual irrigated area, then rebuild schedules that match real-world water demand — cutting waste without stressing plant material.
Irrigation running during and after Florida rainstorms
We confirm rain sensor functionality, install ET-based controllers where applicable, and program WMD-compliant schedules that pause automatically when rainfall exceeds established thresholds.
Undetected leaks causing expensive overruns
Using flow monitoring and zone pressure testing we locate mainline and lateral leaks quickly — before they erode water budgets or damage turf and plantings.
Water use permit compliance uncertainty
We help property managers understand their WMD water use permit limits, track metered use against their budget, and document seasonal adjustments for compliance records.
What We Do
Capabilities
Reclaimed Water Irrigation
Setup and coordination for reuse water connections where available from local utilities — purple pipe installation, point-of-connection permitting, and required signage per FDEP rules. {/* Reclaimed water availability varies by municipality — confirm with your local utility. */}
Water Budget Development
Calculating site-specific irrigation water budgets based on plant water requirements, irrigated area, soil type, and local evapotranspiration data from FAWN (Florida Automated Weather Network).
Seasonal Schedule Adjustments
Programming and updating irrigation schedules seasonally — reducing run times in Florida's cooler, wetter months (Nov–Mar) and increasing coverage during the dry season (Apr–Jun).
ET-Controller Optimization
Fine-tuning evapotranspiration-based controllers after installation to ensure plant health is maintained while staying within Water Management District allocation limits.
Leak Detection Services
Systematic zone-by-zone pressure testing and flow monitoring to identify mainline leaks, broken heads, and valve malfunctions before they inflate water bills or damage plant material.
Conservation Compliance
Ensuring irrigation systems meet SJRWMD, SWFWMD, and SRWMD watering restrictions — day-of-week limits, watering windows, and mandatory rain sensor requirements per Florida Statute 373.62.
Water Use Reporting Support
Assisting owners and property managers in tracking water use and preparing documentation for Water Management District water use permit compliance reporting.
Process
How It Works
Site Water Audit
Review existing irrigation system performance, confirm metered water use against irrigation water budget, and identify zones with overuse, underuse, or system deficiencies.
Budget & Schedule Development
Calculate a site-specific water budget using plant ET data and irrigated acreage. Build controller schedules that deliver the right volume per zone per season.
System Optimization
Adjust head arcs, nozzle selection, and run times to eliminate overspray, address dry spots, and bring each zone into matched precipitation rate balance.
Leak Detection & Repair
Pressure test mainline and lateral zones to locate leaks. Repair identified issues and re-test to confirm resolution before returning the system to automatic operation.
Ongoing Seasonal Adjustments
Scheduled revisits in spring and fall to update controller programs for Central Florida's seasonal rainfall and temperature patterns — keeping the system compliant and efficient year-round.
Who We Serve
Industries
Where We Work
Service Area
Water management services are available throughout Central Florida, covering Lake, Sumter, Marion, Citrus, Hernando, Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Volusia counties. Headquartered in Lady Lake, FL.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Is reclaimed water available throughout Central Florida?+
What are the watering restrictions in Central Florida?+
What is a water budget and why do I need one?+
Can you detect leaks without digging up the system?+
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Request a Water Management Consultation
Tell us about your site and existing system. We'll audit, optimize, and get your water use under control.
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