Irrigation & Sprinkler Line Plumbing in Ogden, UT

Two water sources

Some homes water outdoors with the same culinary water as the house. Others have a separate irrigation supply. If you're not sure which you have, check your bills or ask your water provider. The answer affects how lines are shut down and what backflow protection you need.

Backflow assemblies

Any irrigation system connected to drinking water needs a backflow assembly so yard water can't flow back into the house supply. Many need testing on a schedule. A cracked backflow body is a common spring find after a hard winter.

Spring start-up

Open the supply slowly to avoid a pressure surge, then run each zone and look for geysers, puddles or heads that won't pop up. Check hose bibs for leaks inside the wall the first time you use them.

Fall shut-down

Before the first hard freeze, usually in late October or November, close the supply, drain or blow out the lines and protect the backflow assembly. Our shut-down guide walks through the steps.

Leaks in the yard

A wet patch that won't dry, a meter that keeps moving or low pressure in one zone can point to a broken supply line. A plumber can find and repair it, usually with a small dig.

Getting help

Tell the plumber what you see, which zone or tap is affected and whether the leak is inside or outside. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Pressure and surges

Very high water pressure strains sprinkler valves and fittings. If heads pop off or valves leak often, ask the plumber to check the pressure and whether a pressure-reducing valve is fitted and working.