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DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM?

Waterwise endorsed members are fully trained in water efficient practices and can design, install, repair and maintain your irrigation system. Speak to a WATERWISE GARDEN IRRIGATOR for professional irrigation installation and maintenance services. If you prefer to do-it-yourself, get expert advice and quality parts from your local WATERWISE IRRIGATION DESIGN SHOP.

Waterwise Programs

The Waterwise irrigation programs in Western Australia are an initiative to optimise the water-use efficiency of garden watering systems in WA and are run in partnership between Irrigation Australia and Water Corporation. 

Waterwise Irrigation Design Shop

Developed to improve water-use efficiency in garden watering systems by raising the standard of design and advice offered by staff at specialist irrigation retailers through education and compliance to the program's standards.

Waterwise Garden Irrigator Program

Irrigation Installers and Contractors endorsed in this program are fully trained in water efficient practices and can design, install, repair and maintain domestic irrigation systems.

Sprinkler Watering Run Times

It’s important to remember that different types of sprinklers have different watering run times.

The table below can be used as a guide if you need to program your controller.

Pop-Up / Fixed spray

Approx watering rate per hour
35-45mm

Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink
13-16 minutes

Rotary

Approx watering rate per hour
10-15mm

Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink
40-60 minutes

Gear Drive Rotors

Approx watering rate per hour
10-20mm

Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink
30-40 minutes

Dripline

Approx watering rate per hour
15-20mm

Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink
30-40 minutes

Micro Spray

Approx watering rate per hour
35-45mm

Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink
13-16 minutes

Seasonal adjustment settings

As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your lawn and garden. It is now time to adjust your irrigation controller for the current season to avoid overwatering. No matter what the season, your controller should always be turned off when it is raining.

If you need assistance re-programming your controller, please contact a Waterwise Garden Irrigator. 

100%

Seasonal Adjustment

100%

Seasonal Adjustment

80%

Seasonal Adjustment

60%

Seasonal Adjustment

Manual operation of controller as necessary

System turned off (winter sprinkler ban)

System turned off (winter sprinkler ban)

System turned off (winter sprinkler ban)

Manual operation of controller as necessary

80%

Seasonal Adjustment

80%

Seasonal Adjustment

90%

Seasonal Adjustment

Want to know how to adjust your controller yourself

Your Guide to a Water Efficient Garden

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Waterwise Regions

The Waterwise Programs are self-study training & endorsement programs which aim to optimise water use efficiency and reduce water use in domestic irrigation systems. 

The Programs are currently running in Western Australia in conjunction with Water Corporation, and will be expanding into Victoria, Northern Territory and Queensland soon. 

Become Waterwise

Irrigation Design Shop

Become a trusted provider of water efficient products and advice​

Garden Irrigator Program

Become a trained professional trusted by customers as having the knowledge required to install and repair water efficient irrigation systems.

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Major Program Supporters

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(08) 6263 7774

Office Hours 8:00 – 17:00

Address PO BOX 3401 Success WA 6964