Alliance for Water Efficiency - Irrigation System Heads Introduction

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Alliance for Water Efficiency - Irrigation System Heads Introduction

Irrigation heads, also known as sprinkler heads, are an integral part of many residential and commercial irrigation systems designed to distribute water to the landscape. While sprinkler heads come in myriad sizes, shapes, brands, and styles, there are four basic types of sprinkler heads[1]:

Pop-up spray and rotor heads
Impact rotors
Gear-driven rotors
Large turf rotors

Pop-up Spray and Rotor Heads
Probably the most widely used sprinkler head, pop-ups are typically used for residential and small commercial applications. Pop-up spray heads are designed to supply a continuous stream of water – nozzles are used to distribute water in a variety of patterns to fit the contours ...

The Alliance for Water Efficiency is a stakeholder-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. Located in Chicago, the Alliance serves as a North American advocate for water efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts. A diverse Board of Directors governs the organization and has adopted a set of guiding principles and strategic plan.

The Alliance has embarked on seven key tasks to support and enhance water conservation efforts, providing benefit to water utilities, water conservation professionals, planners, regulators, and consumers

Stand as a clear and authoritative national voice for water efficiency.

Provide comprehensive information about water-efficient products, practices, and programs--what works and what doesn’t.
The Alliance for Water Efficiency will create and maintain a web-based water conservation clearinghouse that offers product information, best practices specifications, research reports, training materials, program descriptions, codes and standards, program evaluation tools, drought planning and response, and professional expertise.

Represent the interest of water efficiency in the development of codes and standards.
Codes and standards that mandate water efficiency have driven significant water-use savings. The Alliance will provide knowledgeable representation in standards writing and advocacy.

Transform the market for fixtures and appliances.
Consumers want to do the right thing, and water efficiency should be an easy choice. The Alliance for Water Efficiency will help ensure that efficient products are available, tested, and clearly labeled.

Coordinate with green building initiatives to institutionalize water efficiency.
New green building programs are working to integrate water conservation into other efficiency practices. The Alliance for Water Efficiency will coordinate these efforts to ensure that water savings are part of the overall effort.

Train water conservation professionals.
Water efficiency is a diverse field drawing upon a broad range of disciplines. The Alliance for Water Efficiency will develop core curriculum and technical training materials, and it will work with colleges and universities, trade organizations, and other educational entities to support the development of a professional water conservation work force.

Educate water users.
Good consumer education represents a key to the long-term success of water conservation efforts. The Alliance for Water Efficiency will provide up-to-date information on water efficient products, practices, and behaviors for the general public.


P.O. Box 804127
Chicago, IL 60680

Phone: 773-360-5100
Toll Free: 866-730-A4WE
Fax: 773-345-3636

jeffrey@a4we.org