The
Smart Way to Water-Efficient Landscapes
Be a WaterSense Partner
More and more, Americans are placing a higher value on well landscaped
and properly irrigated land. In 2006, Americans spent an average
of $70 billion to $75 billion on landscaping services for their
lawns and gardens. As water becomes scarcer, the need for professional
irrigation services that maintain beautiful landscapes efficiently
will grow. Join WaterSense and be prepared for tomorrow’s
landscape.
When it comes to using water, conventional practices no longer
suffice. Within the next five years, more than two-thirds of the
states in the nation will likely be short on water, even under non-drought
conditions. Landscapers and homeowners are already feeling the pinch,
so today’s irrigation systems must be designed, installed,
and maintained with tomorrow’s needs in mind.
Be Part of the Solution
As the demand for "smart" irrigation technology increases,
so does the demand for "smart" irrigation professionals
who understand the technologies, the terrains, and the trends in
water-efficient irrigation.
To help you prepare for these advances, EPA offers WaterSense,
a partnership program designed to help homeowners and businesses
improve water efficiency and reduce costs by promoting high-performance,
water-efficient irrigation technologies and products for indoor
and outdoor use. WaterSense also labels certified irrigation programs
dedicated to advancing water efficiency techniques.
Why Partner With WaterSense?
If you are an irrigation professional and have been certified through
a WaterSense labeled program, you may qualify to become a WaterSense
partner.
Becoming a partner is easy—all you need to do is join the
program and EPA will send you the tools to start promoting your
commitment to water-efficient irrigation.
As a WaterSense partner, you have much to gain:
- Distinguish yourself from the competition.
All qualified WaterSense partners are listed on EPA’s Web
site to make it easy for consumers to find a certified professional
in their area.
- Be in demand. Several green building programs,
such as the LEED for Homes Rating System, include a preference
for irrigation work done by WaterSense partners.
- Receive tools to help you promote your services
more effectively. Use the WaterSense partner logo on business
cards and in advertisements.
- Leverage EPA’s national campaign to
promote water efficiency. WaterSense is working to educate consumers
on the value of water-efficient products and services.
- Demonstrate your commitment to water efficiency
and the use of water-efficient irrigation practices.
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How to Partner
First, make sure you have a current certification in a WaterSense
labeled program. Only certified professionals in good standing with
a WaterSense labeled program are eligible to be EPA partners. To
see if your program is labeled, visit the WaterSense
Labeled Professional Certification Programs page. If it is,
you can also find a partnership
application, or call the toll-free hotline, (866) WTR-SENS (987-7367).
Join now!
What Is WaterSense?
WaterSense is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote water-efficient
products and programs across the country. The WaterSense label makes
it easy to find products and services that save water while ensuring
performance. WaterSense labels irrigation certification programs
that meet its criteria for content on water efficiency. To recognize
individuals certified through WaterSense labeled programs, EPA is
partnering with these professionals and promoting them at the national
level.
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