| Show y r 4 8 Q r T. T Y Y I 7 C m CD m cD C u C Co a II m md k v t e t 1 4 1 I d a aJordan Co r j South Jordan to Host Free Sprinkler Workshop Anne Hansen Contributing Writer Despite the torrential rain this last spring many homeowners homeowners homeowners home home- owners are frustrated with dry and patchy lawns The City of South Jordan has come to the aid of homeowners homeowners homeowners home home- owners who t have good intentions but little expertise in lawn care To the average person the intricacy of irrigation system system system tem design can be over over- whelming New homeowners ers often inherit sprinkler problems from previous owners that they are not sure how to fix South Jordan offers a free interactive workshop to help homeowners ers cure ailing lawns awns The free service is hosted by the Public Services Department and is one of several water programs offered this sum sum- mer Included in the list list of top ics ics- are are- common design is issues ues secondary water and the importance of prevention Other topics mentioned in the list are water conservation pres pres- sure pumps water quality and system maintenance Ken Short a Secondary Water Engineer in Training will lead the workshop His work in water conservation during last years year's drought led to the publication and distribution of a brochure outlining tips from the statewide Slow the Flow conservation campaign Six speakers will share their professional insights tS including representatives from Jordan Valley Water Water- Conservancy and True Green Time will be allotted during the meeting for questions questions questions ques ques- and answers By the time September rolls around lawn irrigation becomes less of a priority in peoples people's minds Short said The workshop is a great opportunity to learn how to maintain your watering systems systems systems and prepare for next summer Free and open to the public public pub pub- lic he the sprinkler workshop will take place at 10 am a.m. on Saturday Sept 10 at the community center located at z d South Road For more information contact Ken Short or Adam McKnight at Details are also available available available avail avail- able online at wat http e r |
