Landscape Irrigation Inspection Logger
Zone-by-zone irrigation audit — heads, coverage, leaks, controller programming, backflow and water-waste findings; offline + GPS.
New irrigation zone inspection
Spring start-up audit zone-by-zone, mid-season check, and winterization walk; controller review monthly in season.
Field guide: Landscape Irrigation Inspection Logger
Landscape irrigation wastes about half the water it applies — the EPA's WaterSense math — and the waste is findable on foot: the geyser where a mower took a head, the misting that means pressure is 20 psi too high, the zone that runs during rain because the $30 sensor died years ago, and the runoff stripe to the gutter that says run times exceed soil intake. This zone-by-zone audit log converts a sprinkler system from a water bill into a managed asset.
The leak ladder matters: a weeping valve shows as the lowest head draining between cycles; a soggy lateral break wastes a zone's worth; mainline leaks run 24/7 against the meter — which is why 'meter creep with everything off' earns the hazard class. Backflow status rides along because an irrigation point-of-connection without a tested assembly is a cross-connection to the drinking water system (fertilizer-injected systems make it a health-hazard one).
Field tips
- Run each zone 2–3 minutes and walk it live — geysers, mist, tilt and blocked spray identify themselves only under pressure.
- Check the meter with the system OFF before the audit: movement means a mainline or valve issue every zone test will obscure.
- Audit pressure with a pitot/gauge at a head: misting at 70+ psi loses a third of water to drift and shreds nozzle patterns.
Records are stored only in this browser (localStorage) — export regularly. This tool aids field documentation; it does not replace your agency's official inspection procedures or engineering judgment.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Landscape Irrigation Inspection Logger — Zone-by-zone irrigation audit — heads, coverage, leaks, controller programming, backflow and water-waste findings; offline + GPS. Free, offline-first and GPS-aware: open it on any phone, log in seconds, and hand your GIS team clean GeoJSON.
About Landscape Irrigation Inspection Logger
Landscape irrigation wastes about half the water it applies — the EPA's WaterSense math — and the waste is findable on foot: the geyser where a mower took a head, the misting that means pressure is 20 psi too high, the zone that runs during rain because the $30 sensor died years ago, and the runoff stripe to the gutter that says run times exceed soil intake. This zone-by-zone audit log converts a sprinkler system from a water bill into a managed asset.
How to use Landscape Irrigation Inspection Logger
- 1Enter the site & zone and tap 📍 GPS to pin the irrigation zone's exact location (or type coordinates).
- 2Work through the irrigation zone checklist — every field matches what a real inspection program records.
- 3Pick a condition on the Efficient / Tune-up items / Repair — water waste / Main leak/hazard ⚠ scale; actionable findings are tallied automatically.
- 4Add notes and log the inspection — it saves instantly to your device, even with zero signal.
- 5Export the round as CSV for your asset system, GeoJSON for the GIS, or print a clean report.
Why use Landscape Irrigation Inspection Logger?
- ✓100% free, no sign-up — built for crews, not per-seat licences
- ✓Offline-first: records save to your device instantly and survive dead zones
- ✓One-tap GPS tagging with accuracy capture on every record
- ✓Exports CSV for asset systems, GeoJSON for GIS, and print-ready reports
- ✓Checklist and guidance aligned with EPA WaterSense
Frequently asked questions
What does misting at sprinkler heads indicate?+
Excess pressure — spray heads want ~30 psi, rotors ~45; at 60–70+ the stream atomizes and wind exports it. Fixes: pressure-regulating heads or valve-level regulation. The same audit finding usually explains both the brown spots (pattern collapse) and the high bills, which is why pressure earns its own observations.
How do I confirm a mainline versus lateral leak?+
Mainlines are pressurized 24/7: with the controller off and no zones running, a moving meter or constantly wet area means mainline or master-valve side. Lateral leaks only express when their zone runs. Valve weep shows as the lowest head in the zone dribbling long after cycles end. The log's distinctions route the right crew with the right parts.
Are rain sensors really required?+
Many states and cities mandate them on automatic systems (Florida, Texas, plus local ordinances), and watering-in-rain is the most-photographed municipal embarrassment there is. Functional test: trip the sensor manually mid-cycle — the zone should stop. 'Sensor missing/failed' findings pay for themselves the first storm.
Why does irrigation need backflow prevention?+
Heads sit in soil with fertilizer, pesticides and pet waste; a pressure drop in the main can siphon that brew into drinking water. Codes require an appropriate assembly (PVB/DC/RPZ by hazard, RPZ where chemigation exists) tested annually by certified testers. 'No device visible' is a stop-and-investigate finding, not a note.
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