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Before You Design
To insure the most efficient irrigation system design, use a professional irrigation designer and installer. The Irrigation Association (IA) at www.irrigation.org certifies irrigation designers. The California Landscape Contractors Association http://www.clca.org/ certifies irrigation installers. If you decide to do it yourself, follow the steps below:
| 1. | Call your local water provider for water pressure in your neighborhood. Knowing the site’s static water pressure is very important in the design of an irrigation system that works properly. |
| 2. | Determine the flow rate where the valve assembly will be connected. |
| 3. | Know your soil type. Different soils have different watering procedures. |
| 4. | Call your water provider for annual rainfall data, conservation materials, and many water-saving ideas for your garden. |
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