Irrigation of sports fields

Distribution Uniformity (DU) is the key to resource-efficient irrigation. DU measures the uniformity of water distribution. A high DU leads to more efficient water and energy consumption. Systems with many smaller sprinklers achieve a higher DU, which leads to savings in the long term - because poorer distribution accuracy means that the overall system has to run longer and can lead to additional consumption of 50 - 100 m³ of water per year.

When choosing an irrigation system, you should consider the total cost of ownership over its lifetime. Systems with higher DU often require less pump run time, resulting in lower energy consumption. More even distribution reduces overwatering and water wastage.
Savings potential: Up to 30% less water consumption with optimized DU.

Higher initial investments in efficient systems pay off in the long term through lower resource consumption and improved space quality, which extends the service life of the system. The pressure loss also has an effect on the energy requirement for the cross-section of PE pipes. If you install larger pipes in the initial investment, this is initially somewhat more expensive and complex, but you will then have significantly lower pipe friction losses over the service life of the system and therefore lower energy costs.

Lawn tennis courts:

• Need: consistent watering for optimum grass quality
• Methods: Automatic sprinkler systems with precise water distribution
• Benefits: Avoiding dry spots, promoting a dense turf

Clay tennis courts:

• Necessity: Dust control and maintenance of playing surface quality
• Methods: Surface irrigation with high-speed geared sprinklers for rapid wetting
• Advantages: Improvement of playing characteristics, even moisture distribution

Professional planning takes into account

• Ground type and condition
• Specific requirements of the sport
• Local climatic conditions
• Integration of modern control systems and sensors

Sustainability and cost efficiency

Modern irrigation systems offer opportunities to use rainwater and reduce operating costs by increasing efficiency. This conserves valuable water resources and contributes to sustainability.

Choosing the right irrigation system for your sports pitch is an investment in quality and sustainability. Systems with high distribution uniformity may be more costly initially, but pay off in the long term through resource efficiency and improved pitch quality.

Want to find out more about customized, efficient irrigation solutions for your sports facility? Contact us for an individual consultation. Together we will find the optimum system for your specific requirements - be it for soccer pitches, tennis courts or other sports surfaces.

If you are interested in an irrigation solution, please send us the following information:

• Type of sports field (e.g. soccer, tennis)
• Size of the pitch (length x width)
• Current condition of the pitch (new or existing)
• Available water quantity and water source (well, city water, etc.)
• Existing infrastructure (e.g. drainage systems)
• Special requirements (e.g. use of rainwater, special control systems)

With this information, we can develop a customized and precise solution for your needs. Contact us today!