Certified
Irrigation Professionals
WaterSense and Landscape Irrigation
An efficient landscape irrigation system requires not only water-efficient
products, but also proper design, installation, maintenance, and
auditing. EPAs new partnership program, WaterSense, recognized
the importance of water-efficient irrigation practices
and in October 2006 released three separate irrigation certification
program specifications. These specifications cover programs for
irrigation system designers, auditors, and installation/maintenance
professionals. WaterSense labeled programs must meet the criteria
set out by EPA and include water efficiency as a key component.
How Are Certified Professionals Involved?
Once a certification program has been labeled by WaterSense, irrigation
professionals that earn that certification may sign a partnership
agreement with WaterSense and join as a program partner. Professionals
who hold a valid certification from a WaterSense labeled program
may sign a partnership agreement with EPA upon receipt or renewal
of their certification.
Partnership agreements define the roles and responsibilities of
EPA and the certified professional. For example, once certified
professionals sign up as WaterSense partners, they are allowed to
use the WaterSense partner logo and will be listed on EPAs
national Web site.
Why Join WaterSense?
Joining WaterSense as a program partner helps irrigation professionals
distinguish themselves from competitors by promoting their commitment
to water efficiency and use of water-efficient irrigation practices
in the field. In addition, certified landscape
irrigation professionals who are WaterSense partners will receive
national recognition from EPA. By choosing an irrigation professional
that is a WaterSense partner, residential and commercial customers
know theyre getting an irrigation system designer, installation/maintenance
professional, or auditor who can help them reduce water use while
maintaining the perfect landscape.
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