Preparing your irrigation system for spring is the first step toward a lush, green lawn. According to the experts at Morgan Well & Pump in Kannapolis, NC, there are a few steps you should take to accomplish this. Doing so will ensure your yard is the envy of the neighborhood.  

How to Get Your Irrigation System Ready for Spring

1. Inspect Lines & Sprinkler Heads

Just like other water fixtures around a home, your irrigation system can freeze in the winter. If the pipes did freeze, they might have burst, rendering them useless come spring. Any leaks present will cause water bills to skyrocket. Inspecting the lines and sprinkler heads will ensure that water flows freely through the irrigation system and onto your lawn as designed.

2. Open Pressure Relief Valves

Turning the irrigation back on in the spring could result in excess air pressure as water suddenly flows through the lines. When this happens, the pipes in the system may crack or the excess air pressure could force the sprinkler heads out of the ground. Turn on the pressure release valve before starting the irrigation system to blow out any excess air in the lines.

3. Inspect the Backflow Preventer

Irrigation systems sometimes experience what is known as siphoning, which means the water in the system could flow inward. Siphoning can be harmful because the water from the grass contains pesticides, weed killers, and other harmful chemicals. If this water were to enter the water system in your home, it could be detrimental to your health. The backflow preventer keeps this from happening. Ensure this component is working before spring so you can keep your water supply safe.

Following a few simple steps will get your irrigation system ready to do its job come spring. If you are looking for a water well contractor to install a new well or to service an existing one, Morgan Well & Pump has the experience to deliver the quality services you need. For an estimate, call (704) 933-0479 or visit their website for more information.