Turn on the water. Then check what it actually does.
A system can run without watering well. Spring is the right time to inspect winter damage, clear accessible debris and check how the current landscape matches last year’s settings. Start with the water provider’s current availability notice, not an assumed date.
Seasonal inspection and maintenance checks
Supply and private equipment first
Locate the authorized private shutoff and identify whether the property uses culinary or secondary water. Secondary filters may need attention. Culinary connections and backflow equipment have different requirements. Do not operate utility-owned equipment or assume that all service work is interchangeable.
Walk the zones
Run and observe individual zones. Look for leaks, tilted or buried heads, blocked spray, missing emitters and water reaching hard surfaces. USU recommends flushing appropriate lines before operation and inspecting the system during the season as well as at startup. Follow component instructions and avoid uncontrolled water release.
Reset the schedule for spring
Check the controller clock, programs, seasonal adjustments and rain-related settings. Spring plant needs differ from midsummer demand. Use current state guidance and your provider’s restrictions, then adjust for the actual nozzle rates, soil and landscape rather than copying a neighbor’s runtime.
Service requests and availability
Requests are shared with S&S Sprinklers & Landscaping, the current service provider. Confirm address-level availability, the work scope, pricing and any work agreement directly with the contractor.
Useful local guidance
Check current watering advice and your water provider’s notices before changing a schedule or working near the service connection.