ABSTRACT
Water for use in turfgrass irrigation is becoming increasingly limited, which often leads to decline in turf quality, particularly in semiarid and arid regions. Therefore, water conservation becomes a prime concern of turfgrass managers and growers as communities place greater restriction on the use of potable water for irrigating turfgrass in home lawns, parks, athletic fi elds, and golf courses.1-3 This situation is complicated by weather patterns that lead to extreme weather such as extended drought and heat. The combination of these factors puts great demand on water conservation strategies in turfgrass management, which decreases the overall quantity of irrigation water required to maintain healthy turf, as well as decreasing freshwater use by increasing the use of reclaimed or recycled water.
