With only 1.15" of rain in May, we have been pushing the old pump station and irrigation system to the max. Everyday this week we pumped between 275k-300k gallons per night. If nothing else, I am getting a great refresher course on repairing old electro-mechanical Rainbird irrigation controllers. In April we only received 1.58" of rain, so just under 2.75" for April and May thus far (need water, very thirsty...) You are sure to see sprinklers popping on, and grounds staff running around with hoses as long as the dry spell continues. We apologize for any disruption due to sprinklers and hoses, as we are beginning the constant application of water to stay ahead as long as we can. It is very difficult to rehydrate this clay once it has become dry. The photo here shows how the soil responds once becoming too dry. Water just runs off rather than absorbing creating what are called Localized Dry Spots (LDS).
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