Tip of the month:

October temperatures can dip overnight.  Protect your irrigation system from sudden or overnight freeze to prevent costly damages.

• Shut off the water to your irrigation system (this valve is normally located inside the house).
• Open your petcock valve connected to your vacuum breaker.

• Drain the excess water at the shut off valve.
• Open the end drain of your system (located in a valve box in your yard.

• Wrap up your exposed pipes and your vacuum breaker.