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Professional Landscapers

Nearly 80% of precious groundwater in the Coachella Valley is used to irrigate landscaped areas. Coachella Valley Water District offers a variety of tools to help professional landscapers improve their outdoor water efficiency.

Water Budgets

Water Budgets

Water budgets are a proven tool used by water districts to encourage responsible and efficient water use.
Landscape & Irrigation System Design Ordinance

Landscape & Irrigation System Design Ordinance

CVWD’s landscape ordinance is written to improve outdoor water efficiency and reduce the demand for water. Pre-Submittal Checklist
Understanding ET°

Understanding ET°

Evapotranspiration is the loss of water to the atmosphere by the combined processes of evaporation (from soil and plant surfaces) and transpiration (from plant tissues).
Soils of the Coachella Valley

Coachella Valley Soils

Soils of the Coachella Valley vary from very sandy to very clay. This impacts how much water soil can absorb, how often plants should be irrigated and how well the water drains.
Landscape and Irrigation System Design Plans

Landscape and Irrigation System Design Plans

CVWD Signature Block for Landscape and Irrigation System Design Plans.
Conservation Maps

Conservation Maps

Detailed Map of Coachella Valley ETo Zones
North Valley Soil Map
South Valley Soil Map
District Boundary Map and other Water Districts