Q: I would like to be more environmentally conscious and go green, but I also need to watch my expenditures.  Can I save more water and be more green with the Cyber-Rain system? Why should I really consider purchasing a Cyber-Rain system?

A: Before making any major purchase, it is wise to consider all the facts; consider these:

• See how much water you could be saving! The Cyber-Rain system saves up to 40% of a user’s water bill. This means you could be paying about 60% of your current annual water bill. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average homeowner dedicates 58% of their water to outside usage (landscapes), half of which is wasted. Find out how much you could be saving outside with the Cyber-Rain system (http://www.cyber-rain.com/Water/water.aspx). According to the EPA, 58% of a household’s water use is on landscape and garden so if you want to conserve water, start outside.

• Maybe you’re not the most ardent environmentalist, but do you care about staying green at home? Water is a scarce resource in many locations, and should be treated as a precious one. The Cyber-Rain system can also help you save money outside by keeping your plants healthy. Many people many not realize that many plants die of overwatering, not just underwatering!

• Many water districts are offering rebates to customers who purchase water-saving devices, such as Cyber-Rain. Your local water district may be offering financial incentives through programs such as SoCal Water$mart, which is offering a rebate program on water-saving home devices.

• Most Cyber-Rain users can tell you that the Cyber-Rain system pays for itself within a year. With rebates, it can be considerably less than that. So with Cyber-Rain you can be green AND save money.

In the short term, too, the savings from a Cyber-Rain system are irrefutable. By utilizing weather information and particular landscape needs, the Cyber-Rain smart sprinkler controller cuts down on water waste and can run your irrigation system to be a leaner, greener watering machine!