Misting Systems

Misters are a popular way to cool off in the desert heat. Homeowners and businesses alike use misters to increase outdoor comfort in the hottest summer months. Each misting nozzle uses about half a gallon of water per hour.

NOTE: Conservation measures limit or prohibit the use of misting systems. See the conservation measure for misting systems for details.

Follow these tips to save water while keeping cool:

• Consider opportunities to conduct your activities indoors where air conditioning is already in use.
  
  
• For commercial applications, divide the misters into groups that can be independently controlled.
  
  
• Turn off the misters when nobody is present. You may want to consider a timer or sensor device.
  
  
• Use trees and other shade structures to keep outdoor areas naturally cooler.
  
  
• Turn off the misters when winds are whisking the mist and cooled air away before it can reach people.
  
  
• Don't use misters when outdoor temperatures are moderate.
  
  
• Don't use misters during periods of high humidity — they don't work well in those conditions.
  
  
• Don't use mist systems for aesthetic purposes, such as creating fog-like special effects in outdoor landscapes.