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irrigation zone

In French: zone d'arrosage

Definition

A group of sprinkler heads controlled by one valve that water at the same time. Heads with the same needs (sunny lawn, shaded lawn, drip beds) are grouped together, and each zone's flow is kept within what the water supply can deliver without losing pressure.

Also called

  • station
  • hydrozone

Other names in French

  • zone
  • station
  • zone hydrique

Sources

  1. Rain Bird recommends several independent zones so each plant type is watered on its own schedule.

    Common Design Problems · Rain Bird