WaterWise Consulting

Landscape Audit Program

A Landscape Audit primarily consists of an evaluation of the existing irrigation system components, system layout and irrigation practices in relation to the plant material, climate and topography of the site. After an initial evaluation of the site is conducted, the participant will receive a site audit report, a site review and a follow-up audit in order to best assure a meaningful and successful audit.

The Landscape Audit Program targets sites within a designated area (determined by the participating agency), which includes sites with separately metered accounts and mixed-use meter accounts. Priority will be given to separately metered accounts, from which project figures and results can be extrapolated to better estimate water savings for mixed-use accounts. Not all sites will be eligible or in need for a landscape audit. Therefore, it is proposed that a Site pre-survey be conducted to best determine which sites are most eligible.

The site's landscape area and the site's current landscape management practices will demonstrate which sites have the greatest need for the program and potential for water savings. For example, some landscape sites already employ water-efficient management practices and new technologies and therefore would not see a significant difference in water efficiency and cost effectiveness. WaterWise hopes to isolate and identify those sites which are not so adept and attempt to increase the cost effectiveness and water savings potential for those sites first.

Program Marketing will be a crucial component of the Landscape Audit throughout the life of the program. Marketing will be focused on large commercial landscapes, Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and areas with industrial influence throughout the city.

Landscape Audit Process
Audits will be available to sites designated and approved. The following is a list of the process WaterWise takes in conducting a landscape audit.