Field notes
What to look for before you book.
Practical irrigation writing for Greater Houston. Each note links to the repair and the city it belongs to. Start from the repair list or the city list.
April 27, 2026
What drought stages mean for irrigation
Drought stages describe escalating water conservation responses set by a utility. Read your provider’s current notice rather than relying on a copied neighborhood chart. Check permitted watering days, hours, exemptions,
April 26, 2026
How matched nozzles reduce overspray
Nozzles with mismatched application rates can leave one area soaked and another dry in the same run time. Watch the complete zone and identify heads with different patterns or coverage gaps. Select replacements that fit
April 24, 2026
What happens during a backflow test?
A backflow test checks whether the installed assembly is functioning as required. Locate the assembly and learn your provider’s notice and reporting process before scheduling. Use a tester accepted by the relevant water
April 23, 2026
Irrigation permits for system changes in Texas
Major irrigation changes can involve local requirements beyond the repair itself. Ask the local permitting office which rules apply to your address and proposed scope. Confirm backflow and connection requirements before
April 22, 2026
Are smart sprinkler controller rebates available?
Some utilities periodically offer conservation incentives, but eligibility is address-specific. Check your own water provider’s current rebate page before buying equipment. Compare approved models, purchase dates,
April 20, 2026
Can a water bill reveal an irrigation leak?
A higher bill can be a warning, but rate changes and household use can also explain it. Compare usage, not only dollars, over similar billing periods and note any changes in watering schedule. Inspect the meter and
April 19, 2026
How to check Houston watering restrictions
Houston-area addresses can be served by different water utilities with different rules. Find the name on your water bill, then use that provider’s official drought or conservation page. Set your controller only after
April 18, 2026
Backflow prevention and irrigation systems
A backflow assembly helps protect the drinking-water supply from reverse flow through an irrigation connection. Identify the assembly on your property and check your water provider’s testing and maintenance
April 16, 2026
What a Texas licensed irrigator does
Texas regulates landscape irrigation work; license status matters when hiring for paid repairs. Ask who will perform the work and verify current credentials through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Get a
April 15, 2026
One sprinkler zone not working: what to check
A single dead station narrows the search but does not identify the bad part by itself. Try a manual start and compare controller output, valve response, and pressure to working stations. Check whether the valve opens
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