NAHB As water costs continue to rise across the country and some areas face droughts, aridification, and water supply constraints, Property Owners – particularly owners of affordable housing – can benefit from these additional water efficiency strategies.  Of Course, new or replacement toilets, aerators, and showerheads are a great starting place for significant water savings; they are cost-effective and save water and utility costs. However, here are 2 more ways to increase water efficiency: 1. Install weather-based smart irrigation systems.  Traditional irrigation systems rely on manual controls that can result in operators guessing how often to run the system, and lack leak detection or flow management, all of which can waste water and cause other issues, such as slip hazards and slope erosion.  Weather-based smart irrigation brings precision to the system and can…