New technology allows superintendents to do system renovations without disrupting play.

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ASIC members were impressed by how one major U.S. city is educating its residents and protecting its supply of fresh water.

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The amount of salt and nutrients in wastewater used for irrigation has potential to cause problems.

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Irrigation Association partners with EPA in program.

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Do you know what makes your golf course’s irrigation system tick? Do you know the inner workings of the pump station, the routing of the water distribution lines and the location of every sprinkler head?

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West Nile virus (WNV), which is making a determined westward march across the United States, looks like it’s here to stay.

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Water supply and quality obtains new federal scrutiny.

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The first step to determining whether a home requires a treatment system is to obtain a copy of the local utility’s Consumer Confidence Report or a similar type of water-quality report. If the dwelling’s water is supplied by a well, test the water supply for hardness, bacteria, metals, chemicals, and other substances.

Seek Professional Assistance

A water treatment professional can help interpret test results for determining home water treatment. It’s very important that builders align themselves with a professional whose field staff is trained in water quality issues, knows how to the test the water, and knows how to install the equipment correctly. What you’ll find is that the water specialist in any given area is an expert on water quality in that area.

Determine Suitable Home Water Treatment

Substances found in water supplies have a variety of effects on taste and performance. Chlorine, for example, imparts an unpleasant taste. More harmful substances such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts and lead can cause serious illnesses. Furthermore, hard water, which contains dissolved minerals that contribute to scale buildup in water-using appliances, can decrease the efficiency of these home appliances.

Purchase Reputable Products

Many technologies are available to treat home water and remove the vast array of contaminants that may be present. However, as the contaminants and their levels vary from region to region, one solution doesn’t solve all quality problems as contaminants are not the same everywhere. The Culligan Good Water Machine point-of-use filtration system uses a reverse osmosis membrane to reduce dissolved substances in water such as radium, lead, and arsenic, the maker says. The membrane combines with a sediment filter to screen out particles down to 5 microns, a carbon filter to reduce elements that cause unpleasant tastes and odors, and a second carbon filter to remove any remaining impurities. The unit dispenses filtered water at any sink through its faucet, which includes lights that indicate when to change the filter.

From "AC" to "zone," this Web site will help you understand the language of irrigation consultants.

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Company’s annual Rose Parade float this season features giant panda bears, waterfalls and 1,500 gallons of recycled water.

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