The question of growth always brings up several factors in peoples minds. Traffic congestion, environmental impact, jobs and other economic impact are normally the first to mind. Until recently, very little is done in the way of after the building permits are issued and houses become homes.
Most municipalites have said nothing about water conservation outside of low flow toilets and shower heads until it is too late. Then they lean towards taking drastic steps and ban all landscaping sprinklers or shutting down car washes 5 days a week. Most efforts get them through the immediate water shortages, but fail to address anything longer term.
One North Carolina Study Seeks Efficient Irrigation through the usage of better irrigation technology. By first determing the requirements of the turf, they will draw a baseline of the most efficient methods. My money is on sub-surface drip.
Irrigation frequencies, how many times a week, amount of water required for keeping the turf alive, and the quality of the turf after the study will all be factors for determining what they will call “good technology”.
More drip irrigation studies should be made, one in every region and zone to ensure that our landscaping, home and garden remain well watered.
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