If you have a leak coming from your Sprinkler System you can take the following steps

To turn off water to system from the pit

1. find the origin of the leak and flag it
2. locate the system shut-off valve in the water pit
   1. the valve is made of pvc with either a blue or red plastic handle
   2. in some cases the valve is brass with a blue handle
   3. the handle should be facing down
3. turn the handle clockwise so that if faces crossways

To turn off water to system from the basement

1. find the origin of the leak and flag it
2. locate the system shut-off valve in the basement
3. turn the handle clockwise so that if faces crossways

To turn off water to syetem from the back-flow preventor

1. find the origin of the leak
2. if the leak is starting from the meter pit or before the backflow preventor
   1. open the meter cover with channel lock pliers
   2. turn the ball valve for the sprinkler system off
3. if the leak is after the backflow preventor
   1. turn the handle to a cross position rather than the original parallel position

Rain sensor operation

1. the sprinkler system has a rain sensor and when it rains the system will not run

Manual sprinkler operation

1. your owner’s manual will give you the steps to run your system manually.
2. you can call the office and we will walk you through the steps if needed

Schematic diagram and future development

1. a schematic irrigation diagram is available for any future landscape construction plans
2. this will help prevent damage to underground pipe

important note: do not turn the shut-off valve for the water meter or the supply line to your house.