What are comparative analysis of water drip versus a sprinkler system?
• A: Many variables come into play in comparing each system. The consensus is that drip systems are 90-95% efficient in water usage, while sprinkler systems approximate 65-70% efficiency. A drip system uses about 25-35% less water than sprinkler system, resulting in less water usage than a sprinkler system and more saturation of the area watered. The two primary factors for this are: • Water soaks into the soil before it is able to evaporate or run off. • Water is applied only where needed, such as to plant roots rather than being sprayed everywhere.
