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STEP 1: Stocktake

A Hydrozone Water Management Plan starts with a stocktake of the current problems and opportunities on the site.

We inspect the site and talk to the people involved. We collate existing information about the site and where necessary we take measurements to determine the condition of the assets and the way they are operated. From this data, Hydrozone identifies where there is biggest need and opportunities for saving water.

The whole water cycle is considered.

Landscape attributes and management

• The objectives and uses for the site
• Soils and topography
• Layout and landscape design (including GPS mapping if required)
• Existing hydrozones
• Type and condition of gardens and turf performance
• Horticultural practices such as mowing, mulching and fertilising
• Management structures and staffing arrangements

Water Sources

• Current quantity and quality of the water resource
• Possible alternative sources such as stormwater catchments or recycled water

Irrigation

• Equipment type, layout and condition (including GPS mapping if required)
• Auditing of irrigation performance
• Scheduling practices
• Maintenance practices
• Review of historical water use against industry benchmarks

Drainage

• Waterlogging problems
• On-site and downstream contamination risks

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