Chesterfield County Utilities offers a residential companion meter that will charge for water consumption only, as opposed to both water and sewer. We are often asked by customers that live in Chesterfield County about companion meters. Over the years, Richmond Irrigation has obtained hundreds of companion meters and connected them to residential irrigation systems – […]
Winterized Backflow Setup
How To Winterize Irrigation Backflow Prevention Devices The backflow prevention device is the most important (and most expensive) component of a home’s irrigation system. There are two types approved for use on irrigation systems in Virginia, the RPZ and the PVB. Both devices are highly susceptible to freeze damage, as they are installed above ground […]
Types of Backflow Prevention Device
What Type of Backflow Prevention Device Do I Have? Backflow prevention devices are the most important (and most expensive) component of an irrigation system. These devices protect the drinking water by preventing possible contaminants that can commonly be found in a lawn (pesticides, pet waste, etc.) from entering your home’s water supply. There are two […]
Smart Irrigation
It’s finally here, you can control your irrigation system from a phone or PC! Much like your home’s thermostat or security system can be operated from a phone or PC – we offer a controller for your irrigation system that will provide that same level of convenience. There are several manufacturers that offer this type […]
How Long Should I Water?
One of the most common questions we are asked is “How long should I water?” While many companies might give you a recommendation of 15 minutes per zone on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – Richmond Irrigation likes to consider more factors when setting up a watering schedule. The truth is the amount of water that […]
Three Steps for a Green Lawn
Lucky for us, Richmonders love having a thick, lush, green lawn. Many things must happen (too many to describe in this post) to accomplish this feat – but we have narrowed it down to what we believe are the three most important steps to having a beautiful lawn throughout the year in Richmond, Virginia. Proper […]