San Jose |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. PUBLIC UTILITIES |
Chapter 15.11. WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS FOR NEW AND REHABILITATED LANDSCAPING |
Part 2. DEFINITIONS |
§ 15.11.480. Irrigation efficiency.
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"Irrigation efficiency (IE)" means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices. The irrigation efficiency for purposes of this chapter is 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip irrigation systems.
(Ords. 29243, 29671.)