Smart Irrigation Controller
WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (Smart Irrigation Controller), which act like a thermostat for your sprinkler system telling it when to turn on and off, use local weather and landscape conditions to tailor watering schedules to actual conditions on the site, instead of irrigating using a controller with a clock and a preset schedule. WaterSense labeled controllers allow watering schedules to better match plants’ water needs.
With proper installation, programming and maintenance, homeowners and businesses can use WaterSense labeled controllers instead of standard clock-timer controllers on their existing systems, and no longer worry about wasted water.
By installing and registering an approved Smart Irrigation Controller with the city, gives an alternative watering option. The weather-based technologies in WaterSense labeled controllers adjust the irrigation system’s station run times based on plants’ watering needs rather than on a preset, fixed schedule.
This is the program that Charlotte offers.
Program Incentives
• During times of drought, if irrigation restrictions are mandated, all Smart Irrigation
customers are exempt from the mandates during stages two and three.
A Smart Controller Program Application/Annual Certification must be filled out and
submitted by applicant. Annually the Smart Controller Program Application/Annual
Certification must be completed and submitted to maintain the incentive rate on
irrigation use