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: Drought restrictions limit or prohibit the use of misting systems depending upon the stage of drought. See the drought restrictions 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.