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The Suffolk County Water Authority through their Water Wise Account Credit Program will allow a customer to now earn an account credit of up to $250 per account for three years, if you purchase water-conserving devices, such as a rain sensor, pool cover or smart irrigation device, and use them in your home. The credit…

The Problem: Too Much Water Overwatering can have some serious consequences for your landscape. First, it can cause the roots of your plants to rot, which will kill them. Overwatering can cause your lawn to become very wet and muddy, which will make it difficult for it to breathe. This can lead to the grass…

by Robert Boyle, President of RB Irrigation and the Irrigation Association of New York, Published online at Dan’s Papers  When we talk about fall and winter maintenance for irrigation systems, it mostly focuses on winterization.  There are other things to consider when getting your irrigation system ready for late fall and early winter.  For example,…

Did you know that groundwater is the sole source of freshwater supply in Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island? Most of Long Island is entirely dependent on the underlying sole-source aquifer system, which currently supplies over 400 million gallons a day of freshwater to over 2.8 million people in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Long…

This article was published online at Dan’sPapers.com – read it online There are many ways to keep a lawn and property green and still conserve water even in drought conditions. One way is by using “Smart” Wi-Fi based technology. Did you know that traditional watering methods using older controllers can waste as much as 50%…

Irrigation Flow Meters Finally, new technology for your irrigation system that is affordable and can tell us exactly what is going on with your sprinkler system.  I am excited to introduce flow meters to our valued customers.  We now truly have an effective way of measuring the water being used by your irrigation system.  On…

7 Myths About Irrigation – Published in Dan’s Papers online on September 24, 2021  By Robert Boyle, President of RB Irrigation and the Irrigation Association of NY There are many myths and misconceptions about irrigation and watering.  Your irrigation system has an important job to do to keep your property healthy and beautiful.  We are…

RB is mentioned in a newsletter from LongHouse Reserve in July 2021.  It’s summertime and the living is easy – gloriously warm weather and limitless sunshine that seem to go on for days without end…or a drop of rain. These are wonderful conditions for days spent at the beach or by the pool but they…

Beautiful Places to Visit RBI is a proud to provide irrigation to LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton and Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton. These beautiful, expansive properties with their colorful and artistic displays and seasonal events are great places to visit, relax and connect with nature on a summer day. Please check their websites for the…

RB Irrigation has worked with us to help manage and maintain the irrigation system that is used at Bridge Gardens. When dry days stretch into a week or more, keeping the landscape hydrated becomes more challenging. Here are some tips from RB to help weather the dry spells this season and beyond: New and existing…