{"id":562,"date":"2021-06-10T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T14:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydropoint.com\/weathertrak\/?page_id=562"},"modified":"2021-06-18T23:11:16","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T23:11:16","slug":"research-and-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/resources\/research-and-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Research and Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-palette-brand-1-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Research and Studies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">HydroPoint WeatherTRAK solutions have outperformed all other irrigation controllers in more than 25 public and private studies. Study after study has demonstrated that adopting HydroPoint pays for itself through dramatic and sustained water and labor savings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our solutions also guard against the risks of overwatering landscapes, including plant loss, slope erosion, hardscape damage, common area hazards, mold, mildew and non-point source pollution. Read these independent research studies to see why thousands of businesses rely on HydroPoint solutions for healthy landscapes and superior savings. In summary, the independent studies show that controllers from HydroPoint:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"is-style-checkbox has-palette-brand-4-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><li>Achieve 95% of conservation potential.<\/li><li>Reduce water use between 16% and 59%.<\/li><li>Reduce landscape run-off by 71%.<\/li><li>Lead to plant and landscape health improvements.<\/li><li>Achieve 97% customer satisfaction rates.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Barbara County ET Controller Distribution &amp; Installation Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-year study of 100+ homes resulted in average overall water savings of 26% and the highest water savings of 59%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydropoint.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/HydroPointDocuments\/EagGURThpnlOm7eVha78X4kBd3ZI2aZo6qPs2zGQ2S3QZA?e=uVdBNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Irrigation Controller Pilot Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-year study of 80 commercial and residential sites showed that 95% of conservation potential was achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydropoint.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/HydroPointDocuments\/EWsJ0XxMJtdCqOhA4oRS7eYBvsS0eb4W6vbumGTedxUImw?e=ZIZuxg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aquacraft Field Performance Evaluation of HydroPoint Irrigation Controllers in Colorado<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-year study of 100+ homes resulted in average overall water savings of 26% and the highest water savings of 59%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydropoint.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/HydroPointDocuments\/Eeb8F5ivhGZLhAmD5J1dXmsBK-KpqDH-7DcDMiDVZlKkmA?e=WnDXtS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cal\/EPA\/Irvine ET Controller Residential Runoff Reduction Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irvine Ranch water district conducted this ET controller study on 40 homes over a two-year period. The reduction in landscape runoff was 71%; similarly, the reduction in mass loading of pollutants from urban runoff was also 71%. The overall water use savings was found to be 22%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydropoint.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/HydroPointDocuments\/EWSzeqqIfmxBpLsJW8Y0vjsBVbxdcBfUxi6aL9WDuLiybg?e=g6Q0YA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irrigation Association Smart Water Application Technology Smart Controller Performance Protocol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irrigation Association tested the performance of smart controllers from a variety of vendors on irrigation adequacy, irrigation excess (runoff) and other key performance attributes, which formed the basis of new legislation of irrigation devices and EPA WaterSense protocol testing. HydroPoint was awarded a perfect score on all components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydropoint.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/HydroPointDocuments\/EVsNCU8L9JJAgS_YKeyi9LMBj-Em59qLZ2Ru26QqF8rYAg?e=JWso8e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Barbara County ET Controller Distribution &amp; Installation Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-year study of 100+ homes resulted in average overall water savings of 26% and the highest water savings of 59%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydropoint.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/HydroPointDocuments\/EagGURThpnlOm7eVha78X4kBd3ZI2aZo6qPs2zGQ2S3QZA?e=ZXjI1l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-year study of 500 homes demonstrates an average overall water savings of 40%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Southern Nevada Water Authority Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The eighteen-month study of residential model homes and commercial sites resulted in an average overall water savings of 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension ET Satellite Irrigation Controller Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-year long study of residential model homes and commercial sites resulted in an average overall water savings of 30%. The average annual savings per residential site was nearly $300. HydroPoint solutions were proven to be the best treatment tested for turf and plant materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Clara Valley Water District Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The study demonstrated increased savings and improved plant health and led to the adoption of a weather-based irrigation controller program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Victory Valley Water District Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The water district study demonstrated increased savings and improved plant health, and led to the establishment of the Soquel Creek Water District rebate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soquel Creek Water District<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The water district study demonstrated an average overall water savings of 19% and led to the establishment of a conservation program for commercial and residential landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metropolitan Water District Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HydroPoint solutions were shown to irrigate at plant efficiency while competitive products either over or under-watered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newhall County Water District Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The average gallons of water saved per home in this study were 40,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colorado State University Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this study, the only product able to water to ET levels for plants was HydroPoint WeatherTRAK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City of Bend, Oregon Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only did the city of Bend, Oregon show a 41% increase in water savings across all city-maintained landscapes, but the automation freed up significant resources to attend to other city maintenance projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-palette-brand-5-background-color has-palette-brand-5-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research and Studies HydroPoint WeatherTRAK solutions have outperformed all other irrigation controllers in more than 25 public and private studies. Study after study has demonstrated that adopting HydroPoint pays for itself through dramatic and sustained water and labor savings. Our solutions also guard against the risks of overwatering landscapes, including plant loss, slope erosion, hardscape [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4460,"parent":309,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-562","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/562\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4460"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydropoint.siteproofs.com\/weathertrak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}