The irrigation Association Certification Board has established certification programs to achieve national recognition of irrigation specialists. A certified irrigation designer is an expert in soil-water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, specialty valves and irrigation equipment. A certified irrigation designer is an experienced professional who designs irrigation systems and prepares comprehensive installation plans.
Landscape Irrigation Auditors develop system testing strategies check pressure and flow rates, and conduct water application distribution tests. They collect data to determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency. They take soil samples and determine soil type and root zone depths. With collection of data from field tests, they may generate monthly irrigation base schedules.
Provides free irrigation system evaluations to assist property owners in better managing their water use. Sites with one or more acres of irrigated landscape will receive a detailed evaluation of their site’s irrigation system efficiency, site specific efficiency recommendations, an annual water budget and a summary of potential water and cost savings. Utilizing the ITAP Program, M. Rizzo Inc has been recognized by the Santa Clara Valley Water District as a company that emphasizes efficient water usage designs and management.