Martin Soil and Water Conservation District

Urban Mobile Irrigation Lab

What is an Urban MIL? The urban Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) was developed to help people conserve water, particularly in fast growing, urban areas of the State. As urban populations increase dramatically in Florida, so do the pressures on water resources. Residents face the possibility of new regulations, greater restrictions, and increased costs of water usage every year, therefore; conserving water and protecting water quality are two top priorities in Florida. The MIL is a service that provides on-site evaluations of individual irrigation systems. Upon request, MIL technicians take samples of the soil to determine the moisture level and rooting depths in a home owner’s lawn. They also take water measurements from individual irrigation systems to determine the uniformity of water distribution. After all the information is collected, MIL operators use it to identify problems and work with home owners to solve them. Through this service, home owners learn to use water more efficiently.

What are the benefits? Water conservation benefits the environment and the economy. The MIL helps urban residents conserve water voluntarily. Most people don't intentionally over water they recognize that it is a costly waste of a precious resource. However, people may not realize that over watering is a potential threat to water quality. Excessive water may cause fertilizers and pesticides to leach into the ground water. MIL technicians show home owners how to schedule lawn and landscape irrigation to avoid over watering. Proper irrigation helps people conserve water, save money, and protect water quality.

For More Information Contact

Martin Soil and Water Conservation District

to schedule an evaluation or call 221-1303.

This is a free service.

The lab is available to assist you with regard to the county wide emergency water restrictions.