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What is UgMO?• A wireless sensor implanted at root level which transmits real time data 24 hours a

day• Measures hydration levels, salinity levels, and temperature of the ground

• A base station or irrigation controller processes data and controls water in each individual zone

• Compatible with nearly all irrigation systems used today

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Where does the water go outside?

Source: AWWA End Uses of Water

U of FL estimates that 82% of landscape irrigation is wasted

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UgMO features Battery Powered, Direct Bury moisture sensors ~ No wires to bury

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IBM Smarter Irrigation ValuesCost Saving Benefits

• Reduced wasted water consumption • Reduced energy consumption• Reduced use of fertilizer• Reduced soil maintenance labor• Reduced disease

Agronomic Benefits• Efficient salinity management• Irrigation uniformity• Deeper rooting – More oxygen• Predictive disease control• Healthier, more stable turf

Environmental Benefits• Water conservation• Reduced phosphates and nitrates• Pesticide reduction• Regulatory compliance• Reduced carbon / water footprint

Regulatory Benefits• Water mandate friendly• Measurable compliance • Out-of-box mandate solution• Helps reduce fines and penalties• Promotes greener citizenship

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Palm Beach Atlantic University4 million gallons and over $20K saved in First 6 months

UgMO has controlled approximately 30% of the PBAU campus since August 2011

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Water Conservation Study – Hammock Creek, FL

Saves More than 2-day Watering Restrictions

50% Savings

Control Homes2-day Water Restrictions

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UgMO at Washington and Lee

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Bibliography

• Interview with Scott Beebe, Washington and Lee Director of facilities and energies management

• Interview with Chris Wise, Washington and Lee environmental management coordinator

• Washington and Lee University Water Usage statistic, 2010-2011 Fiscal Year• http://www.ugmo.com/ugmo• http://www.wlu.edu/x18417.xml• http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=48f833bd-e41d-41

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• Interview with UgMO sales representative, Joseph Cahill• Interview with Carmen Magro, Former director of turf grass department of

Penn State University, and current chief agronomist of UgMO