Plan for the
living landscape.
Plan irrigation reuse around the planting, seasonal demand and how people use the area.
More than
a green space.
Start with the landscape
Describe the planting and the spaces it serves. A working landscape, a residential garden and an area used by the public bring different questions.
Look at demand over time
Irrigation needs vary across the year. Compare that pattern with the availability of the proposed water source and the room for storage.
Understand how people use the area
The use setting matters. Paths, public access, adjacent spaces and the way the area is maintained should be included in the initial brief.
A better landscape
brief starts here.
Collect the site context before choosing how the water will be supplied.
The area
What will be irrigated, and who uses the surrounding space?
The source
Where will the recovered water come from, and what information exists about its quality?
The pattern
When is water available, and when does the landscape need it?
The setting
Which project-specific requirements apply to this source and use area?
Further reading: California Water Boards — Non-potable reuse informationhttps://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/non-potable-reuse.html