Politics & Government
Soil Sensor System Helps Roswell Save Water
UgMO Technologies, Inc. recently presented the Water Warrior of the Year Award to the city of Roswell.
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ROSWELL, GA -- UgMO Technologies recently presented the Water Warrior award of the year to the city of Roswell for its leadership and commitment to water conservation.
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UgMO Technologies recognizes the effort of Roswell to reduce water consumption using new technology and a commitment to sustainability.
The award was presented at the City Council's April 11 meeting. Roswell installed the UgMO system, a wireless soil sensor system designed to monitor landscape irrigation systems, and from September 2014 to December 2015, theUgMO system saved the city 64 percent in water savings and a cash savings of $110,089 from the previous year.
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Photo: from left, Roswell Director of Recreation and Parks Morgan Rodgers, Council members Kent Igleheart, Don Horton and Jerry Orlans; Kevin Butler, VP of Eastern Region of UgMo Technologies; Mayor Jere Wood; Council members Nancy Diamond, Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapato; and Tommy Brown with the American Public Works Association. Credit: ugMO
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