About
ET Irrigation Consulting Services
ET Irrigation Consulting Services provides landscape water management consulting and irrigation services to a wide range of clients. Our objective is to decrease water use in outdoor landscapes with the goal of reducing our client’s water related expenses while maintaining high quality turf and plant performance. The result is improving the water use efficiency of a site.
ET Irrigation Consulting Services
David DeHerrera
Principal Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor and Irrigation Management Specialist
David’s passion for horticulture spans over a forty year professional career including stints as a Landscape Contractor Sole Proprietor, City Public Works Inspector, City Landscape Maintenance Services Manager and Commercial Landscape/Irrigation Contractor Project Manager. His vast experience in the landscape profession, as well as an irrigation auditor, has provided him with a working knowledge of irrigation system design, operation and management, as well as a practical understanding of plant water relationships. He is able to translate his water management knowledge into effective water efficient strategies for his clients.
David is currently certified by the Irrigation Association as a Landscape Irrigation Auditor. David has the expertise to assess the performance of irrigation systems, retrofit existing systems with water saving products, install and program Smart irrigation controllers and effectively implement irrigation tactics to improve the water use balance of a site. He has extensive knowledge and understanding of the most innovative water saving landscape products and water conservation strategies. His practical experience and field perspective are his most valuable assets to his clients.
Our Services
MWELO Irrigation Audits
MWELO Irrigation Audits
We provide landscape irrigation audits for residential, commercial and municipal properties. Our IA certified auditor will inspect your irrigation system components and assess the systems performance. An irrigation audit report will be provided in compliance with the MWELO Landscape and Documentation Package (LDP)
Smart Irrigation Controller Retrofits
Smart Irrigation Controller Retrofits
Smart irrigation controller retrofits can have a significant impact on landscape water use. Smart controllers schedule irrigation frequency and durations based on climate including temperature, rainfall and soil type. This ensures that suitable amounts of water are provided to turf and plant material. A 30% water savings can be expected over traditional controllers.
Performance Evaluation of Landscape Irrigation Systems
Performance Evaluation of Landscape Irrigation Systems
Performance evaluations ensure irrigation systems are working at maximum efficiency. This will include recommendations on potential irrigation component repairs or upgrades which will result in improved water use efficiency and plant health.
Weather & Soil Moisture Based Irrigation System Scheduling
Weather & Soil Moisture Based Irrigation System Scheduling
We provide irrigation schedules which will optimize watering frequency and durations. This takes into account microclimates, the irrigation system efficiency, site specific plant material and soil type.
Site Specific Water Management Strategies & Water Budgeting
Site Specific Water Management Strategies & Water Budgeting
We will conduct a specialized inspection depending on irrigation factors within your property. Our team will formulate site-specific water management strategies and provide practical solutions with your equipment, water and labor costs.
Irrigation Design Plan Check Services
Irrigation Design Plan Check Services
Allow our experienced staff to provide Landscape Architects and Public Agencies plan review services for new irrigation construction documents including drawings, specifications and irrigation details. With our practical construction and maintenance experience we also are uniquely qualified to provide outstanding specification and irrigation detail development and review.
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