Select Certified

Certified Landscape Water Manager

Certification gives you a competitive edge. Become a certified landscape water manager and:

• Add instant credibility with customers.
• Increase job opportunities.
• Demonstrate your commitment to efficient water management.

CLWM Overview

Certified landscape water managers evaluate, operate, manage and improve landscape irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of water conservation possible. CLWMs:

• Evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements.
• Have working knowledge of general irrigation theory, including hydraulics, soil-plant-water relationships, water requirements and electricity principles.
• Understand irrigation equipment selection, use, restrictions and installation methods.
• Identify and implement system upgrades and modifications, and manage the control system to provide the most efficient irrigation possible.
• Provide direction to the end user on system use, scheduling, maintenance and water conservation.

Program Requirements

Certified landscape water managers must:

• Demonstrate a minimum of three years of irrigation-related experience.
• Be an IA certified landscape or golf irrigation auditor in good standing.
• Pass a written exam on irrigation water management topics, including scheduling, efficiency, uniformity and soil-plant-water relationships
• Agree to follow the Code of Ethics established by the IA Certification Board.
• All CLWMs must submit 20 continuing education units per 2-year cycle to remain in good standing. For details on CEU requirements, click here.

Discover the Select Certified Difference

• Review the CLWM certification process and fees.
• Download the candidate handbook and registration form.
• Register for a CLWM exam.
• Prepare to ace the test.

Questions? Contact IA at certification@irrigation.org or 703.536.7080.