ANAHEIM PARKS AND LANDSCAPE

•The Parks Division of the Community Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the more than 600 acres

•There are currently 44 parks within Anaheim

APU's Water System for parks and landscape continues to improve. APU is currently irrigating the 77 acres of landscape at its Lenain Water Treatment Plant located in Anaheim's arid hill and canyon area. 
 
Two SmarTimer irrigation units, were installed during June 2009 at Lenain. For this initial investment of $3,500, APU will reduce landscape water use at the facility by at least 25%. In general, SmarTimer irrigation units save approximately 105,902 gallons per acre foot of irrigation water when used correctly.
 
APU chose the RME Eagle units because of their user-friendly features and high reliability. This particular SmarTimer model uses evapotranspiration technology (ET). The ET is a controller system that uses real time data that calculates exactly how much water your plants need on a daily basis.  The calculations are based on sun exposure, the weather, wind, and the type of soil are in your garden.
 
Additional features include a communication card that provides remote control capability via the internet, as well as leak detection features in the irrigation system at Lenain. 
 
"The SmarTimer irrigation system has been a great addition in helping Lenain conserve are outdoor water use.  It is truly a unique piece of technology that saves us time, water and money,"  said Mick Sharples, water production technician supervisor.