Small sprinkler leaks can waste up to 10 gallons of water per minute. Replacing leaking sprinklers, gaskets, pipe and other worn equipment and reducing friction losses in piping saves water and energy, and replacing sprinklers every five years helps to ensure system efficiency.

Upgrading to more efficient irrigation hardware improves irrigation system performance and results in improved uniformity. These improvements make it possible to meet crop water needs with fewer hours of irrigation and therefore less energy use.

Water-efficient irrigation hardware is designed to minimize water waste and maximize water application to the benefit of the crop. The ideal application of water is in an amount that meets the need of the growing plant and avoids extended soil saturation and runoff. By increasing application precision and reducing unneeded applications, water can be conserved and energy can be saved.