What is Drip Irrigation?
Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient ways to water plants, especially in Utah’s dry climate. Unlike traditional sprinklers, which spray large amounts of water into the air, drip irrigation uses a fraction of the water by delivering small, steady doses directly to the root zone of each plant. Even when run for just a few minutes, drip systems consistently hydrate soil without wasting water through evaporation, runoff, or overspray.
Because drip irrigation tubing and emitters sit above ground in garden beds, the entire system is easy to access, maintain, and adjust as your landscape changes. This makes it ideal for flower beds, garden beds, trees, shrubs, planters, and xeriscape landscapes. In a state like Utah where water is a scarce resource, drip irrigation is both a powerful water-conservation tool and a low-profile, high-efficiency watering method that helps plants thrive.
When we install drip irrigation systems, we design everything around your plants’ actual needs—using the right emitters, spacing, tubing, filtration, and pressure regulation. We also calculate run times and emitter flow rates to ensure every plant gets the perfect amount of water.
Drip Irrigation Services
Drip Valve & Filter Repair
Whether you have a clogged filter or a drip zone that won't turn on or won't turn off, we are prepared to deal with it. Leaks in your valve boxes or electrical issues that have to do with your drip system are right up our alley.
Drip Line Fixes
If your drip irrigation system is kinked or leaking, or if you have emitters that need to be replaced, Storm Sprinklers can take care of it for you. Our trucks are fully stocked with every drip irrigation part necessary to make your system work perfectly.
Drip Irrigation Conversions
If you have garden beds, shrubs, or flower beds that are currently being watered by regular sprinklers, switching to drip can improve water efficiency and lower water usage by 30-60%. Stop spraying and praying - get targeted watering to each plant with drip.
Add Drip Irrigation Zones
Looking to add drip irrigation zones to an existing sprinkler system? We can install new valves and connect them to your controller, as well as installing PVC pipe all the way to your garden beds. Then we'll run new drip line to your plants and correctly size emitters for each one.
Why Drip Irrigation Matters in Utah
Utah’s extreme summer heat and low humidity make traditional sprinklers less efficient for garden beds. Drip irrigation applies water slowly and directly to the soil, preventing evaporation and helping roots stay hydrated even on the hottest days.
Utah’s water supply is limited, and many cities encourage or require more efficient watering methods. Drip irrigation uses significantly less water than sprinklers while producing healthier, stronger plants. It helps homeowners stay compliant with watering restrictions and reduce water bills.
Sprinklers often overspray onto sidewalks, mulch, rocks, and fences—wasting water and causing erosion. Drip irrigation keeps water low and targeted, making it perfect for garden beds, planters, slopes, and areas where sprinklers simply don’t work well.
Drip systems deliver consistent moisture exactly where plants need it, preventing over-watering, root rot, and soil compaction. With proper filtration and pressure regulation, drip systems require minimal upkeep and provide long-term efficiency for landscapes of any size.
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Cities We Service
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Alpine
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Cedar Hills
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Elk Ridge
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Woodland Hills
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Eagle Mountain
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Saratoga Springs
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American Fork
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Vineyard
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Highland
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Salem
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Mapleton
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Payson
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Santaquin
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Springville
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Spanish Fork
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Lindon
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Pleasant Grove
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Orem
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Provo
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Magna
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Bluffdale
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South Salt Lake
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Holladay
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Midvale
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Cottonwood Heights
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Kearns
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Riverton
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Murray
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We can add drip irrigation where it didn't exist before, but it needs to be on a separate valve for proper watering, filtration, and pressure regulation. Drip irrigation additions are common when you want to add raised garden beds or change your landscape's design.
Run times vary depending on emitter size, plant type, soil type, and season. During installation or service, we calculate the correct run times and emitter flow rates so each plant gets exactly the water it needs without waste. To do this yourself, check the emitters on each plant. They will be marked in gallons per hour (gph) or sometimes liters per hour (lph). Then, research your plant, and set run times to water appropriately.
Yes. We frequently convert existing sprinkler zones into efficient drip zones using proper filtration, pressure regulation, and new drip tubing or emitters. This is one of the most popular upgrades in Utah yard care. Whether you are changing your landscaping or trying to conserve water, converting a sprinkler zone to drip irrigation is totally doable and usually costs around $500-900.
This is a common homeowner question. Most plant deaths happen because the drip system isn’t delivering the right amount of water. Either the emitters are clogged, running too long/too short, or there is a bigger issue like a leak or faulty electrical components. We inspect the entire system, test the valves and emitters, and calculate proper run times to make sure every plant gets exactly what it needs.
Yes—a lot of water. Drip irrigation uses 30–70% less water than sprinklers and is one of the most effective ways to reduce your water bill in Utah. It waters plants directly at the roots with no overspray, evaporation, or runoff.
For most homeowners in Utah, drip irrigation installation costs range from $800-2200. Costs depend heavily on what you're looking to have done, and what you already have in place. If you already have sprinklers and want to convert the zone to drip irrigation, this is pretty simple and is on the lower end of costs. If you are looking to add drip where there was nothing before, this can be more costly because adding drip requires a separate valve, which involves digging, trenching, cutting pipe, and electrical connections. If you'd like to see more specific costs, you can call us to have us come take a look!