It’s time to change that sprinkler clock again!  The Spring Watering Schedule kicks in Sunday, March 1.  Each watering group will now get three assigned watering days a week, with Sunday still off limits.  For some of us, smashing your thumb with a hammer is more appealing than dealing with that little green monster clock box on your garage wall.   It’s only 4 times a year, but it’s always painful.

And the Southern Nevada Water Authority knows that, so they want to make complying with the restrictions as simple as possible for customers.  They’re testing 6 different models of what they call, “watering assistants” that will take the pain and worry out of watering your lawn.  Currently there are about 500 homes participating in the study and they need another 60 to 70 residences or commercial businesses.  A conservationist from SNWA will come to your home or business and install the brainy gadget.  All you have to do is make sure it’s set to your correct watering group: A,B,C, etc., and you’re good to go.  The watering days and cycles will be automatic.  And when the seasons change - so will your sprinklers!  Fabulous.

Participants must have 25% lawn to qualify for the study.  If SNWA finds that one or more of the watering assistants is effective for conserving water and convenient for customers, then they’ll consider bringing that technology to the valley and making it available for customers who need a “girl Friday” to get the watering job done!  Here’s the link to sign up for the study!