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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
Waterwise in Focus
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.
Featured Waterwise Members
Major Program Supporters
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(08) 9368 3136
Office Hours 8:00 – 17:00
Address PO BOX 61 Victoria Park WA 6979