Smart irrigation can improve grounds keeping
As the heat of summer continues, dry spells can result in the need for irrigation as part of your maintenance to keep your grounds healthy and your property looking its best. As well, water consumption is a big part of many companies’ ESG initiatives, as they work to lower water use and turn to alternative, data-driven practices to boost efficiency, lower environmental impact, and improve overall groundskeeping. Smart irrigation offers companies the tools they can use to improve their practices, make strides to get greener, and lower their water bills. In fact, research shows that integrating AI into irrigation systems has helped reduce water usage by up to 25 per cent.
Here are some of the ways that maintenance managers can integrate smart irrigation on their properties:
Sensors: There are a variety of sensors that can help boost irrigation efficiency, from measuring the current moisture in the soil to reporting on soil temperature. These can help your system know when your soil actually needs water for its health, rather than watering based on a set schedule or guesswork. Weather sensors can also be helpful, gathering data on rainfall patterns and weather conditions like temperature, humidity, wind speed, hours of sunlight, and evaporation. These sensors, along with AI, can help with accurate planning, budgeting, and creating effective irrigation strategy.
AI: Integrating AI into irrigation allows algorithms to compile historical data and use it to predict weather patterns and irrigation requirements precisely. By analyzing weather data, the system can forecast future climate trends, which can help managers make data-driven decisions about the future of their system. These AI models can also predict water availability, so for managers in drier regions, this can help them stay prepared and plan ahead for extreme heat or lack of rainfall.
Remote access: Many of today’s smart irrigation systems allow remote control through an app on your phone, so you can access data, monitor real-time conditions, and make schedule adjustments any time, anywhere. This allows maintenance managers the flexibility to refine their practices, saving time, and improving operations.
Smart irrigation gives maintenance managers the tools to keep their properties looking professional while improving ESG results and saving money.
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