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We hope you find our insights useful.The Importance of Backflow Preventers
The backflow preventer is an important device required by all municipalities and the BC plumbing code to prevent the backflow of potentially contaminated water from the irrigation system back into the potable water. Yuck, right? University Sprinklers was recently...
University Sprinklers “You Rock” Award!
This week's "You Rock Award" from University Sprinklers goes to our installers Jason and Daulton. Jason and Daulton were working on site last week in Coquitlam. They noticed a stray dog running around on the road. Concerned for the dog's safety, they caught the dog....
Tougher Sprinkler Regulations Are Coming for 2018
Below is an excerpt from Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/3792287/metro-vancouver-reservoirs-nearly-half-full-but-tougher-restrictions-still-coming/ With the hot summer weather now in the rearview mirror, Metro Vancouver is sitting on reservoirs that are nearly...
It’s Irrigation Winterization Time
If you are a University Sprinklers client then you have likely already been contacted by our office, or you will be shortly, regarding your seasonal "blow out". Blow outs are the most important thing we do every year to safeguard your irrigation system!...
BC Wildfire Support
University Sprinklers wishes to express our gratitude to "our man in the Fraser Valley", Whalen Bishop, for his participation in a supply drive helping families affected by the BC Wildfires this summer. Whalen was part of a group of locals, including truck...
Waterwise Summer Lawn Care
Stage One Watering Restrictions are in effect in Metro Vancouver, and while our "less than impressive" winter and spring mean we our reservoirs are in good shape this year, and we are unlikely to move beyond Stage One restrictions, it is always prudent to practice...