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Water Conserving Landscapes Show Impressive Savings
In 1985, the North Marin (Calif.) Water District conducted research to compare the use of water, labor, fertilizer, fuel, and herbicide for traditional landscapes and for water conserving projects. Although the dollar savings attributed to fuel and herbicide were small, results showed that considerable savings could be achieved by the use of a water conserving landscape design: an annual savings of $75 per dwelling unit in a condominium or townhouse development. The reduction in water and labor costs accounted for more than 80 percent of the total savings. A strong correlation was found between the perimeter of the turf and water use, indicating that turf perimeter may be the best parameter for defining a water conserving landscape.
Water Conserving Landscapes Show Impressive Savings
In 1985, the North Marin (Calif.) Water District conducted research to compare the use of water, labor, fertilizer, fuel, and herbicide for traditional landscapes and for water conserving projects. Although the dollar savings attributed to fuel and herbicide were small, results showed that considerable savings could be achieved by the use of a water conserving landscape design: an annual savings of $75 per dwelling unit in a condominium or townhouse development. The reduction in water and labor costs accounted for more than 80 percent of the total savings. A strong correlation was found between the perimeter of the turf and water use, indicating that turf perimeter may be the best parameter for defining a water conserving landscape.
Water Conserving Landscapes Show Impressive Savings
Nelson, John Olaf (author)
Journal ‐ American Water Works Association ; 79 ; 35-42
1987-03-01
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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