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”By using Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controllers to automate their outdoor watering schedules, our customers have saved more water than a full week of Niagara Falls’ water flow,” said Kim Sentovich, Rachio CEO “50 billion gallons is a big milestone, so we’re celebrating our customers while contributing to the greater goal of water conservation ” Rachio helps customers save water through smart scheduling and features such as “skips” that know when to water, and when not to, depending on the weather, wind, and other factors As close to half the country faces drought conditions, new Rachio research shows many homeowners are changing their watering habits In a survey of 1,076 US homeowners, one-third are currently living with water restrictions due to drought conditions Despite this historic megadrought, a surprising one in five US homeowners (20%) surveyed are unaware that many states have water restrictions today due to drought conditions in their region

Impact Drives Action Lawns and gardens make up about 30% of US household water usage and up to 60% in dry climates, so it’s critical that Americans reduce outdoor water consumption Rachio’s research shows that homeowners dealing with drought and water restrictions are much more likely to take action to curb their water usage

Homeowners in areas with water restrictions are three times as likely to have adjusted their landscaping to limit water usage, versus those without restrictions (32% vs
11%)
Landscaping changes can include xeriscaping, zeroscaping, or swapping plants for more drought-resistant varieties
An additional 52% of homeowners in areas with water restrictions plan to make landscaping changes to move toward more drought-resistant options
Only 24% of homeowners who are not facing watering restrictions plan to proactively make their landscapes more drought-resistant
Nearly 20% of homeowners with water restrictions have removed lawns, which tend to have high water needs, versus 6% living without restrictions
Homeowners in drought areas are also 2
5 times more likely to have a smart irrigation controller (24% vs
10%), and 3
5 times more likely planning to install one (24% vs
7%)
Smart irrigation controllers like Rachio water more efficiently and skip unnecessary watering cycles, ultimately combatting water waste
Of the homeowners living with current water restrictions, 70% fully comply with local watering guidelines
Meanwhile, 12% admit to having run extra watering cycles, 9% are struggling to comply with local restrictions, and 4% state they will not comply

Since its inception in 2014, Rachio has focused on using technology to make sustainable water use and yard management simple, efficient and automatic In addition to saving 50 billion gallons of water, the company’s best practices in water savings and positive environmental impact helped it achieve the official B Corp recognition of “Best for the World 2022 ” The EPA estimates that up to 50% of the water Americans use outdoors is wasted due to inefficient irrigation methods and systems Rachio acknowledges that swapping out old sprinkler timers for smart sprinkler controllers is just one step on a long journey toward water efficiency

“Our goal at Rachio is to continue to educate about the importance of smarter water conservation, which we believe leads to action,” Sentovich added “While smart irrigation controllers are a key piece of the solution, we encourage people to make smart, sustainable decisions about their landscaping overall ” Please find more survey insights, including gender and regional insights, in the press kit here

About Rachio Rachio is a mission-driven company leveraging technology to increase sustainable water use and make yard management effortless Pioneering the smart irrigation category in 2014, Rachio continues to lead the market with its third generation of smart irrigation controllers, intelligently delivering the right amount of water for a yard to thrive and saving homeowners – and the planet – billions of gallons of water For more information, please visit http://www rachio com