The short answer

Record the zone and exact location of visible leaks, damaged heads or water reaching pavement. Turn observations into assigned repairs.

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Make defects easy to locate

Use a marked photo or simple location description, noting whether the problem appears only while the system runs. Keep the inspection within safe, authorized access and use an irrigation professional where appropriate. Do not change pressure settings without understanding the system.

EPA recommends monthly irrigation inspection and keeping spray off pavement. [1]

Example: “Zone 2, head beside mailbox sprays driveway; repair requested.” After correction, record the result. A completed lawn visit should not automatically close an unresolved irrigation defect.

Sources

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  1. Watering Tips — EPA WaterSenseSupports the attributed passage: EPA recommends monthly irrigation inspection and keeping spray off pavement. The practical workflow and labeled examples are the publication’s own applications, not source-reported cases. Source checked Sep 8, 2026.

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