July/August 2007
Vol 2, No 4
Master-planned
An awesome design, a state-of-the art central computer, and lots of synergy make the irrigation system at Ladera Ranch the unseen gem of this award-winning community.
By Mark Saunders
Meter Interface
As water conservation becomes an increasingly important concern, many districts are turning to AMR and data capturing technology to help ensure accurate meter reading.
By Carol Brzozowski
See No Evil, Hear Evil
Acoustic detection technology can convert ‘Out-of-Sight, Out-of-Mind’ attitudes about leaks into proactive ones.
By Don Talend
Bull’s eye!
Targeting California’s high-volume urban water users
By Lyn Corum
Mountains of Water
A community comes together to unearth the source behind the disappearance of thousands of gallons of fresh, pure, clean, mountain water.
By David C. Richardson
Smart Solutions
In 2002, the Irrigation Association came up with testing protocols for the industry: The result was the Smart Water Applications Technologies.
By Sue Marquette Poremba
Weather Station Evolution
The latest generation of products is more affordable and offers benefits beyond water conservation.
By Amy R. Ramos
Exchanging an Ocean View for a Water Shortage
Is urbanism threatening our coastal and marine resources? A NOAA report suggests the need for more sophisticated planning.
By Penelope B. Grenoble
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