NOVATO, CA (MMD Newswire) April 24, 2013 -- ET Water Systems, Inc., the leader in smart irrigation management with a full range of solutions for new landscapes and irrigation system retrofits, announced today that Bemus Landscape Inc. saved 36% in water use for a southern California Homeowner's Association the first year after ETwater smart controllers we re installed with the ETwater Manager online irrigation management system.
Bemus Landscape Inc., a southern California landscape management company that specializes in HOAs and commercial properties, partnered with ETwater to help them manage multiple properties with dozens of controllers across hundreds of zones, while also saving water and money for their HOA clients. According to Be mus irrigation specialist Max Moreno, "Time and cost constraints made it difficult for our qualified irrigation specialists to make irrigation adjustments at each client site, at each controller, every time the weather changed, in order to stay within a month's allocated water budget. So we started a search for a solution to help us with these challenges and ran a two-year comparative analysis at a client HOA site between an ETwater controller and another controller. With undeniable results, we were very pleased to find a new partner in ETwater."
The results from the comparative analysis are as follows:
- 36% water use savings the first year for the ETwater controller
- ETwater stayed consistently under the allocated water budget
- The competitor controller consistently watered over the allocated water budget
- ETwater used 23% less water than the competitor controller
Payback on investment for the ETwater controller was less than two years According to Moreno, other key benefits of the ETwater solution include:
- Automatic adjusting of irrigation schedules based on daily weather
- Remote monitoring and adjustment capabilities via computer or smart phone
- Proven track record of saving money for HOA clients
With the ETwater solution, daily adjustments are automatically made and implemented based on local weather data. Further, managers can log in remotely via their smart phone, computer or tablet to make any additional adjustments they desire, without the need to drive to each location. According to Moreno, "ETwater is delivering for us on many levels. First, our customers save money because the ETwater solution is automatically irrigating based on what each plant needs on any given day. Second, we are able to work more efficiently and respond more quickly to changes in site conditions through remote monitoring and alerts from our web-based ETwater management system. Finally, we are proud to be leading the way in our community in conserving water, one of our most critical natural resources."
About ETwater
ETwater is redefining landscape irrigation with patented smart-irrigation solutions for large scale landscapes. The company's pioneering products integrate its award-winning web portal with real-time weather data and wirelessly connect ed smart controllers to create and implement optimal watering schedules, resulting in beautiful landscapes while producing water savings of 20-50%. The powerful, web-based ETwater Manager™ aggregates key data from multiple sites, enables hands-on management from any remote location, and delivers significant savings not only in water, but in time, money, and labor. ETwater is a private company based in Novato, CA, and manufactures in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.etwater.com.
AboutBemus
Bemus Landscape is a family owned and operated corporation that has been serving Southern California since 1973. Bemus has been successful over the last 40 years by establishing long-term relationships and partnerships with their clients based on trust. They pride themselves on a unique approach to landscape with programs such as enhanced training, well-paid E-Verified employees, job sequencing, Improve Quality Program (IQ), and cutting-edge irrigation techniques, all related to higher productivity and increased quality at a lower cost. Bemus performs all services "in-house," specializing in Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Tree Care, Irrigation Management, Environmental Services, and Green Waste Recycling. The company is technically experienced, service-oriented, quality measured and their attention to detail and client-focused approach set them apart from the competition. For more information please visit www.bemus.com.
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