WaterSense Soil Moisture Sensor

A soil moisture sensor is technology that detects the amount of moisture underground and keeps the irrigation system from watering when the soil is saturated. This provides real time information keeping systems from overwatering. It can be purchased as an add on to your irrigation system to help water more efficiently. The types of soil moisture sensors that can be purchased range in technology so check out the link below to find the best one for your system.

Soil Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers | US EPA