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Slow the Flow: Residential Sprinkler Evaluations

Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluations help Colorado residents use their water wisely. Gain knowledge about your system, get a customized watering schedule, and learn ways to improve efficiency and reduce water waste. Residents in partnering water provider districts can receive on-site evaluations for FREE. Colorado yard care just got easier!

Residential appointments are typically scheduled from June through August/September, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, and last 1-1.5 hours. All evaluations take place on-site at your property and require an in-ground sprinkler system in good working order.

We encourage you to register for our 2025 waitlist now because we offer appointments on a first-come, first-served basis during the irrigation season!

What’s Included in Your Free Evaluation

Our trained associates will be on-site to do a complete visual inspection of your system, identifying problem areas, as well as performing several tests on your system to create an efficient watering schedule for your yard.

Custom Watering Schedule

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Our trained associates collect data and perform tests on your irrigation system to create a custom watering schedule and program it into your control clock.

General System Knowledge

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Our knowledgeable staff will assist you in understanding your timer settings, offer irrigation best practices, and provide detailed reports on your sprinkler system.

Detailed Report

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After the appointment, you will receive a report with the evaluation results and suggestions to improve efficiency while still maintaining the health of your lawn.

How To Register

 

1. Determine eligibility

Find out if you are eligible for a free Slow the Flow evaluation based on your water provider.

Check Eligibility

 

2. Join our registration list

You can join the registration list year-round, but appointments are available from June-August in most areas. We offer appointments on a first-come, first-served basis, and we have a limited number of appointments per season so sign up early!

You will need your water account number listed on your water bill to register. Register online by clicking the link below or call 303.999.3824.

Register Here

 

3. Schedule appointment

After you register, you may have the option to schedule your appointment immediately (if appointments are available), or we will call, text, or email you once we reach your name on our waitlist to schedule your appointment. Our scheduling emails come from “Slow the Flow” (water@resourcecentral.org).

Check Eligibility

Check to see which service(s) your water provider or municipality offers through Resource Central. A residential sprinkler evaluation is for single-family homes. A non-residential sprinkler evaluation is for HOA communal areas, businesses, and other institutional properties such as churches, schools, or government buildings. Our smart controller and rain sensor installations are only available to residential properties.

FAQs

When can I get a sprinkler evaluation?

Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluations are conducted from June until August or September, depending on the weather and regional availability. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday. Appointments in each city are limited, so register early for your best chance at receiving an evaluation.

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Why haven't I heard back about an appointment time yet?

Hang tight! We likely don’t have appointments available in your area just yet, or we haven’t reached your name on our waitlist. Once we have appointment availability in your area, we will call, text, or email you to schedule your appointment. Look for email invites from “Slow the Flow” in your inbox.

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What do I have to do to prepare for the appointment?

Make sure your system is on and is in generally good working order before the appointment. If your backflow preventer is not turned on or your system has major problems when we arrive, we will not be able to reschedule. Also, an adult (18 years or older) must be on the premises during the entire appointment, so please plan accordingly.

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How long does the appointment take?

The entire appointment typically lasts an hour to an hour and a half for most residential properties. You (or another adult) need to be on the property for the duration of the appointment. However, while we strongly encourage you to engage in the entire evaluation, you are only required to meet with our associate for the first 10 minutes and last 10 minutes of the appointment.

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Who are the associates performing the evaluations?

Our friendly team of trained associates is employed by Resource Central. They will have a Resource Central shirt and name tag and will announce themselves when they arrive at your home.

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What does the evaluation involve?

Our associate will perform a visual inspection of all zones, making minor adjustments where they can and marking down any larger issues. They will then test certain zones to measure how much water the sprinklers put out and how evenly that water is distributed. By the end of the appointment, they will have an efficient watering schedule based off your specific system.

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During this appointment can you help identify or fix leaks?

While our associates do look for obvious signs of a leak, our service is not for leak finding, and we cannot fix any leaks. We recommend finding a landscaper if you suspect you have a leak.

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When does my evaluation report arrive?

You will be emailed your report by the end of the day of your evaluation. If you do not see your report in your inbox, please check your spam box, or email water@resourcecentral.org to have it resent. If you do not have an email, you will be mailed a paper report within three weeks of the evaluation.

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Can I get another copy of my report?

You can give us a call at 303-999-3824 or email water@resourcecentral.org to request another report be sent to the email on file.

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Educational Resources

Sprinkler Maintenance and Common Problems

Learn about common sprinkler issues and how to fix them.

Sprinkler Maintenance and Common Problems

Irrigation Scheduling Basics

Learn the basics of programming an irrigation schedule.

Irrigation Scheduling Basics

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Business & HOA Sprinkler Evaluations

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Business & HOA Sprinkler Evaluations

Smart Controller and Rain Sensor Installations

Stop watering during a rainstorm! Upgrade your irrigation system with a smart controller or rain sensor installation at little to no cost to you.

Smart Controllers and Rain Sensors

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Garden In A Box

Lawn Removal Service

Upgrade to a waterwise yard by reducing the amount of irrigated lawn you maintain and replacing it with low-water garden kits or maybe a flagstone patio.

Lawn Removal Service

Waterwise Yards

WaterwiseYards.org is a sister site of ours designed to bring our neighborhoods together to inspire each other to go waterwise with xeriscaping resources and inspirational project profiles.

WaterwiseYards.org

Have Questions?

Email our Slow the Flow team, or call 303-999-3824.