Individual homeowners, as well as homeowner and condominium associations, can have their landscapes evaluated by Miami-Dade County and its partners in order to improve water efficiency.

Single-family homeowners

Single-family homeowners can get a free evaluation of their landscape irrigation system as part of the Single Family Landscape Irrigation Project sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Water-Use Efficiency Program.

The project also provides a free soil moisture sensor to make irrigation systems more water efficient.

Evaluations will be provided at no cost to the homeowner by the Urban Conservation Unit of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program (FYN).

Interested owners of single-family homes, townhouses and duplexes with existing irrigation systems must complete the Single-Family Irrigation Evaluation Agreement . When completed, the form can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:

Florida Yards and Neighborhood Program
c/o Laura Vasquez, FYN Coordinator
18710 SW 288 St.
Homestead, FL 33030
Fax: 305-246-2932
lavasquez@ufl.edu

Evaluations for large irrigation systems

The audits include an evaluation of current and past water use, on-site inspection of irrigation systems, testing for sprinkler uniformity, training of landscape personnel in the principles of efficient irrigation, and water use efficiency recommendations.

How the project works in four easy steps:

1. The HOA signs a Homeowner Association Irrigation Evaluation Agreement with FYN and the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD). When completed, mail or e-mail the form to the address listed above.
2. An appointment with the HOA will be scheduled to evaluate the irrigation system.
3. A soil moisture sensor will be provided free of charge to be installed by the HOA's irrigation contractor.
4. HOA submits copies of paid invoices for retrofits and sensor installation for reimbursement by MDWASD.