Landscape Irrigation Professionals

Landscape irrigation professionals include designers, auditors, or installation and maintenance professionals that are certified to implement water efficiency best practices.

• Why Join?
• Am I Eligible?
• How Do I Join?
• How Can I Promote My Partnership?
• Where Can I Find More Information?
• Questions?

Why Join?

• Distinguish yourself from the competition. All WaterSense landscape irrigation professional partners are listed on the Web site. This will make it easy for consumers to find certified professionals in their area.
  
  
• Demonstrate your commitment to water efficiency by using the WaterSense partner logo.
  
  
• Access tools and resources that can help you promote your services and your partnership with WaterSense.
  

Am I Eligible?

Landscape irrigation professionals can become WaterSense partners when they are certified through a WaterSense labeled certification program.

To be eligible to join, you must submit proof of up-to-date certification:

• Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Designer or Certified Irrigation Contractor: Certificate for 2007 or 2008, or renewal.
  
  
• Irrigation Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor or Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor: Certificate dated April 1, 2007 forward or renewal for 2008.
  
  
• North Coast Water Conservation Group's Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper: Certificate dated January 2008 forward.

[ top of page ]

How Do I Join?

1. Complete and sign a Certified Professionals Partnership Agreement (writeable PDF) (3 pp, 116K, About PDF) with EPA.
   
   
2. Submit proof that you are certified through a WaterSense labeled certification program (copy of your certificate or renewal card, depending on certification—see Am I Eligible for more details).
   
   
3. Submit your documents to watersense@epa.gov or fax to (703) 841-1440.

[ top of page ]

How Can I Promote My Partnership?

• Feature the WaterSense partner logo in association with your name on Web sites and in printed materials.

• Use the irrigation tool kit to promote your partnership with WaterSense and water-efficient irrigation practices.

[ top of page ]

Where Can I Find More Information?

• The Smart Way to Water-Efficient Landscapes (PDF) (2 pp, 1.4MB, About PDF)

• Certification Programs for Irrigation Professionals (PDF) (1 pp, 65K, About PDF)
  
  
• Certified Irrigation Professionals (PDF) (1 pp, 55K, About PDF)

[ top of page ]

Questions?

Whether you're a partner now or would like to become one, feel free to share your questions and concerns by contacting the WaterSense Helpline.