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When it comes to water, Utah is in a state of emergency.
According to the Utah Department of Natural Resources, 100% of the state is experiencing drought and 90% is in extreme drought. That's why Governor Cox is calling on everyone to do their part to help conserve water.
"All indicators show this could be the worst drought year on record," Gov. Cox said. "Utah state government is leading the way by cutting back on water use at all state facilities, but all of us — from private businesses to local governments to individuals — need to conserve water now more than ever."
If you're a business owner wondering what you can do to help conservation efforts (and save money in the process), one Utah company is here to make it easier.
Why Smart Rain is the smart thing to do for your business
Utah-based company, Smart Rain, was founded in 2012 with a mission to put a stop to overwatering on commercial properties. Not only does this protect the planet's fresh water, but it also helps property managers save money and time on water system management.
Smart irrigation systems are the most efficient way to prevent overwatering because they monitor water usage and shut off lines when water isn't needed. Using the SmartController™ and the Smart Rain mobile app, several businesses and customers have already seen results.
"The technology of the controller has made the engineer's job so much easier, so much (more) efficient," said Joe Gutierrez, senior chief engineer at Cushman Wakefield. "My favorite feature is that you don't have to be on the property to adjust schedules, to turn schedules off … You could even be on vacation and adjust this."
Gutierrez also appreciates that the Smart Rain controller can be handled by just one person, whereas a manual inspection requires at least two people.
"You're saving a lot of man-hours for the owners, for the property management, and for the Smart Rain technicians," he said.
Why you should be concerned about your company's water usage
While it's easy to overlook the importance of gauging water consumption in your business, Smart Rain's president Dan Hymas urges companies to be more vigilant. You might not realize just how much water your business is wasting.
"About 70% of a property's water usage is outdoors, on landscaping. Close to 50% of that is wasted due to overwatering," Hymas said.
"Our population and water needs are increasing, yet we are seeing historic lows in our water supplies. With Smart Rain these properties will reduce usage by an average of 30%. This saves them money, time, and most importantly it will help them conserve water."
The Smart Rain difference
If you have a decent irrigation system in place, you might be wondering if it's worth it to switch to Smart Rain. Hymas promises that it is.
"We have developed the most intuitive commercial smart sprinkler controller available," he said. "Smart Rain has a lifetime warranty with free software and hardware upgrades, along with 24/7 support from a dedicated account manager. It is truly the last sprinkler controller you'll ever need to buy."
Smart Rain products let you see exactly how much water is being used on your property and what it's costing you. Armed with this information, you can adjust your watering practices to cut down on waste and save on utility bills — all with just a few taps on your smartphone.
What other customers are saying
When it comes to customer satisfaction, Hymas is proud of Smart Rain's track record.
"We have helped our customers save over a billion gallons of water and millions of dollars," he said. "We have an amazing team that has helped us maintain our 99% customer retention by providing exceptional service."
Craig Cardall of CBRE is one of those customers who's grateful to have partnered with Smart Rain.
"We've reduced our water consumption significantly while keeping the lawns green, the flowers watered, just overall improving operations," Cardall said. "We've found a great partner in Smart Rain that's helped us be proactive."
Matt Leishman of Cushman & Wakefield spoke to the top-notch customer service Hymas mentioned.
"Smart Rain is there with you step-by-step. They take you from the install to the mapping to the activation and then they walk you through how to get on the website and to monitor everything that's going on. They never leave you hanging."
Be Smart and start saving today
As a value-based company, Smart Rain believes they can add value to your properties by using unique and revolutionary equipment and ideas. They do everything from installing state-of-the-art systems to managing your water usage and landscaping needs 24/7.
Bringing smart water technology to your property is easy—all you have to do is get in touch. Smart Rain will evaluate your current irrigation system and show you the value they can bring to your business.
Not only will you save month-to-month, but most counties are eligible for a 50% off rebate from your water district when you install EPA Water Sense Certified smart controllers (Smart Rain controllers are certified).
To get a quote, or for more information, visit smartrain.net today and learn how you can Be Smart and save.
