Technical Resources

Irrigation Auditing

Irrigation auditors collect data, verify systems are working as designed and identify opportunities to improve water-use efficiency.

Whether evaluating agriculture, landscape or golf irrigation systems, effective irrigation auditors:

• Analyze water requirements and irrigation use in the context of each site’s unique conditions.
• Develop irrigation schedules based on water requirements, quality and availability.
• Make maintenance recommendations to keep the irrigation system working reliably and cost effectively.
• Estimate potential dollar and water savings from implementing innovative irrigation technologies, products and practices.

Enhance Your Expertise

Become a more effective irrigation auditor with resources from the Irrigation Association:

• Standardize results with IA’s audit guidelines.
• Master new skills with classes, online learning and self-study resources.
• Monitor technology innovations and industry best practices with our library of technical papers.
• Find tools to make your job easier.
• Establish your credentials as a certified landscape irrigation auditor or golf irrigation auditor.