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WaterSense

New Home Specification Version 1.1

If included, irrigation systems must be audited by a professional certified by a WaterSense labeled program and include a controller or soil-moisture sensor that meets specified criteria. After June 1, 2013, controllers used must be WaterSense labeled.

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