Smart Sprinkler Systems: Save Water & Money on Your Commercial Property
September 13, 2025
In Idaho and Utah, where summers are hot and water is increasingly precious, your sprinkler system plays a critical role in the health of your landscape — and your bottom line.
Outdated or poorly designed irrigation systems waste thousands of gallons per season. That’s why smart sprinkler system design isn’t just a landscaping upgrade — it’s an investment in sustainability, savings, and curb appeal.
Whether you manage a corporate campus in Boise or a retail center in Salt Lake City, here’s how a smart sprinkler system can reduce costs and maximize efficiency.
1. What Is a “Smart” Sprinkler System?
A smart sprinkler system is an irrigation setup equipped with advanced technology that adjusts watering automatically based on real-time data, including:
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Weather conditions (rain, wind, heat)
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Soil moisture levels
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Plant type and sun exposure
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Water flow rates and pressure
Smart controllers can be managed via mobile apps and integrate with landscape zones to ensure plants get exactly what they need — nothing more, nothing less.
2. How Much Water Can You Save?
Depending on your current system and landscape type, smart irrigation can reduce water use by 20–50% annually.
According to the EPA, U.S. landscapes waste up to 1.5 billion gallons of water every day due to inefficient watering practices. In the West, those savings are even more critical.
For commercial properties, this can translate into:
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Lower monthly utility bills
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Eligibility for city/state water rebates
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Improved sustainability metrics for ESG reporting
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Reduced liability from overwatering (e.g., runoff, ice hazards)
3. Features of a Professional Sprinkler System Design
When Cutting Edge Landscape designs and installs a sprinkler system, we incorporate:
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Zoning for turf, shrubs, and flowerbeds
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Drip irrigation for low-flow efficiency
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Rain sensors and weather-based controllers
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Backflow prevention for code compliance
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Coverage mapping to avoid overspray and dry spots
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Scalable components for future upgrades
We also offer water usage audits and retrofits for outdated systems.
4. Is Your Current Irrigation System Costing You?
Here are signs your current setup may need an upgrade:
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Puddles or water runoff after every cycle
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Dry patches or overwatered plants
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High water bills, especially during summer
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Uneven coverage or overspray onto pavement
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Manual scheduling or lack of zone control
If you’ve noticed any of these, it might be time for a modern solution.
5. Local Experience in Idaho & Utah
Our irrigation team understands local water restrictions, soil types, and municipal requirements. We work with:
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HOAs and apartment complexes
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Retail centers and business parks
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Industrial facilities and medical campuses
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Public agencies and schools
We’ve partnered with top manufacturers to test and implement water-saving technologies that work in the high desert climate of Idaho and the Wasatch Front.
🌿 Ready to reduce waste and boost efficiency?
Let Cutting Edge Landscape design, install, or upgrade your irrigation system — and start saving today.