- June 11, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
In March, Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared a state of emergency because Utah is facing a severe drought. His declaration came as reports emerged showing a lower snowpack than usual over the winter and the lowest recorded soil moisture levels since monitoring began in 2006, reports Utah.gov.
These forecasts point to low runoff projections, meaning there will be less water than in past years entering Utah’s lakes and reservoirs.
While most people start considering the common ways to cut down water usage—shorter showers, washing clothes less frequently, etc.—the real solution comes from the water you use outside of the home.
Small and large businesses alike can benefit from using automated sprinkler systems—but even those aren’t perfect. They don’t take into account the fact that it’s raining, or too hot or cold, or if it’s too windy or whether one of the sprinkler heads is broken and water is pouring into the street.
All of these conditions would most…
