HOA Saves with Soil-Moisture Sensors

The installation of soil-moisture sensors has translated to a considerable savings for one of Private Greens of Nevada’s homeowners’ association clients in Las Vegas, says President Russ Griffin.

In January he installed three SMS at a Las Vegas homeowners’ association site. In both 2006 and 2007 the HOA consumed about 1,870,000 gallons of water during the first five months of each year. This year, during the same period, the site has used only 1,269,000 gallons – a 30 percent reduction. The HOA paid about $350 per installed soil moisture sensor, Griffin says, adding he expects the investment will pay for itself by year’s end.