Media Kit: Water Conservation Innovator

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Start Saving Water in 4 Steps

As part of its efforts under the Federal Green Challenge, Sacramento Valley National Cemetery:

Purchased an Irrigation Control System and Moisture Monitoring Sensor and to reduce water use and measure the moisture of the turf areas and determine when watering is necessary.
Used active management to re-program and turn off the irrigation system after rain events.
Audited sprinkler system and re-aligned all irrigation heads to ensure that no water was wasted by improper distribution or watering the roadways – something we should all do in our businesses and homes.
Cut water used for landscaping by 22% in just one year -- nearly 14 million gallons (FY14 compared to FY13).
In addition, potable water also dropped nearly 100,000 gallons.

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Image of hose leaking water into puddle. As much as 50 percent of the water we use outdoors is wasted from inefficient watering methods and systems. Curb your water waste!

Girl carrying U.S. flags walking between tombstones

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Office Building, Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Office Building at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Spruce Up Your Sprinkler System: Look for WaterSense. INSPECT: sprinkler heads - broken can waste 25,000 gals in six mo. SELECT WaterSense label irrigation control - water smarter. CONNECT: Hoses and pipes well. DIRECT: Spray on landscape, not pavement.

Entrance sign to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Office Building and landscaping, Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Office Building