Rain Sensors
It's not only smart to conserve water, it's the law. The state of Florida requires that all automatic lawn sprinkler systems be installed with "a rain sensor device or switch which will override the irrigation cycle when adequate rainfall has occurred.” And many city and county governments are requiring older systems be retrofit with sensors. Luckily, there are many programs available to help with the cost.
UF/IFAS Sites
- Conserving Water: Saving Water Using Your Irrigation System
- PowerPoint Presentation: Rain Shutoff Devices
UF/IFAS Publications
- Do You Sprinkle in the Rain? (PDF)
- Home and Garden Column: Rain Sensors (PDF)
- Rain Sensor FAQ (PDF)
- Rain Sensors Can Help You Save Money (PDF)
- Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices (PDF)
Other Sites
- Hallendale Beach FL Offers Rain Sensor Retrofit--Sun-Sentinel.com
- Pasco County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate Offer--Pasco County (FL) Government
- Rain Sensor Rebates Available to Manatee County Utilities Customers--Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Rain Sensors FAQ--Palm Beach County (FL) Government
- St. Petersburg Water Customer Can Receive a Free Rain Sensor--St. Petersburg (FL) City Government



