We converted over 20 of our Calgary industrial properties to climate controlled irrigation and we are very glad we did. It performs exactly how the guys at ExactET told us it would. We are seeing approximately a 30% reduction in water costs as a direct result of adding the Exact systems. This means huge savings that we are able to pass on to our tenants. But just as importantly it keeps the landscapes healthy and looking great.
News Releases
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Dec., 2011
British and North Americans shower for the same amount of time
A 2011 British study on showering found similar patterns to the 1999 North American Residential End of Uses of Water study conducted by Aquacraft.
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Dec., 2011
Texas Rejects Bond for Water Conservation
Texas voters have rejected a proposition to promote water conservation.
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Dec., 2011
California Law Requires Water Conservation Fixture Disclosure
Older California homes should get more water efficient in 2012 and beyond.
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Dec., 2011
Colorado River Basin Provides Huge Water Management Challenge
The Colorado River basin presents the greatest water management challenges of any river basin in the United States, with ever-expanding demands for multiple water uses, demand exceeding supply, and valued but fragile eco-systems.
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Dec., 2011
Congressional Panels Discuss Water Infrastructure
House and Senate panels in the United States met in December to examine the critical needs of the nation's aging and outdated drinking water and sewer treatment systems and pipelines, which EPA estimates need more than $635 billion in improvements.
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Oct., 2011
Canadians are wasteful users of water, says university report
Canadians are wasteful users of their most valuable resource -- water - and need to act in unison now to become sustainable in the face of climate change, says a report released by Simon Fraser University.
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Oct., 2011
Canadians are wasteful users of water, says university report
Canadians are wasteful users of their most valuable resource -- water - and need to act in unison now to become sustainable in the face of climate change, says a report released by Simon Fraser University.
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Oct., 2011
Largest, Most Distant Water Reservoir
Two teams of astronomers have discovered the largest and farthest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe.
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Oct., 2011
Laundry to Lawnscape Launched in Long Beach
Long Beach, California, has unveiled its Laundry to Landscape project, the latest in the city's attempts to reduce water use.
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Sept., 2011
Oil Shale Development Could Spur Water Shortages
Thirty million people who depend on the Colorado River for their water supply may face shortages if oil shale development increases in the Colorado River Basin alongside unchecked climate change, according to a report released by the U. S. National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
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Sept., 2011
Oil Shale Development Could Spur Water Shortages
Thirty million people who depend on the Colorado River for their water supply may face shortages if oil shale development increases in the Colorado River Basin alongside unchecked climate change, according to a report released by the U. S. National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
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Sept., 2011
Record Water Storage, but Challenges Persist in California
Thanks to an extraordinary rainy, snow-packed winter and spring, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) entered fall with strong storage supplies.
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Sept., 2011
Calgary's Water Conservation Gets Top Marks
Calgary is being lauded for its water conservation efforts in a new report that shows both the promise, but also the shortcomings, of this city's green efforts compared to others.
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Aug., 2011
Ottawa Lashes Alberta Water Plan
Federal officials and independent experts say Alberta's plans to protect provincial rivers won't work, and could even accelerate environmental damage, new documents show.
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July, 2011
Energy, Water Crunch, Climate Change Could Spark Wars By 2025
Critical energy and water shortages combined with climate change could provoke wars within the next 15 years, warns a newly-released analysis by Canada's Department of National Defence.
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June, 2011
ExactET Wins Major Award
There's an old adage that states: "Self-praise is no recommendation."
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May, 2011
American Water Footprint Dominated by Food and Energy Production
We don't think much about water when we flick on a light, power up our computer or open the fridge for a drink. But water has been consumed for almost every activity that uses energy – which includes almost everything we do.
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May, 2011
'The Future of Water: A Startling Look Ahead'
'The Future of Water: A Startling Look Ahead' by Steve Maxwell is a new book from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) that crystal ball gazes about how water will be used and allocated in the future.
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Apr., 2011
'Water in Canada': A Resource in Crisis
'Water in Canada,' a new book authored by Hanneke Brooymans, exposes the many facets of one of the most urgent problems of the 21st century.
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Mar., 2011
Canada Urged to be Global Leader on Water Issues
Canada, with its abundance of water and expertise in managing the vital resource, will be called on to help other nations struggling to deal with frequent drought, flooding and water quality concerns in the not too distant future.
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Feb., 2011
Earth's Lakes are Warming
In the first comprehensive global survey of temperature trends in major lakes, NASA researchers determined Earth's larger lakes have warmed during the past 25 years in response to climate change.
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Feb., 2011
Satellites Unlock Secret to Vanishing Water
Using NASA satellite data, scientists have found that groundwater levels in Northern India have been declining by as much as one foot per year over the past decade.
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Feb., 2011
Americans rank water as their 'most important service', says study
A new survey recently released by ITT indicates the importance that Americans place on water.
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Feb., 2011
86% of U. S. Rivers are 'Impaired', Says New Study
Most Rivers in the United States no longer flow the way they're supposed to flow, and that's changing the mix of fish and other organisms that call them home, according to a new study.
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Feb., 2011
Water Could Fuel Future Conflicts in the Middle East
According to a new report published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in the USA, the real wild card for political and social unrest in the Middle East over the next 20 years is not war, terrorism or revolution ... but water.
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Feb., 2011
New York Launches Real-Time Demand Monitoring
New York City has launched a new system online for real-time water use and bill-tracking.
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Feb., 2011
Despite Heavy Rains, San Diego Water Restrictions May Persist
December's heavy rains in San Diego have raised hopes that irrigation restrictions could be eased or even lifted this coming summer. But don't count on it.
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Dec., 2010
Calgary Company Saves Quarter of a BILLION Litres of Water for Clients
ExactET Systems Inc., Canada's leader in climate controlled irrigation, helped its industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers in Calgary save enough water to fill the landmark 626 feet tall Calgary Tower a total of 10 times in 2010.
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Dec., 2010
Americans Willing to Pay for More Water
A new study from ITT Corporation indicates that Americans appreciate the importance of safe, clean and reliable water and are willing to pay for it.
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Dec., 2010
Drought-Prone Future Imminent: Report
The United States and many other heavily populated countries face a growing threat of severe and prolonged drought in coming decades, according to results of a new study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) scientist Aiguo Dai.
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Dec., 2010
Major American Cities Could Run Out of Water
Ten prominent American cities could face severe water shortages in the coming years, according to a new article from 247 Wall St.com. The web site identifies the cities it believes are particularly vulnerable to water shortages, particularly as climate change progresses.
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Oct., 2010
Lake Mead at Lowest Level Since 1950
Water levels in Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, stand at the lowest level in more than 50 years, according to published reports.
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Sept., 2010
Scientists Hope to Improve Drought Tolerance in Plants
A team of scientists has made a significant advance on last year's discovery by Sean Cutler of the University of California-Riverside of pyrabactin, a synthetic chemical that mimics a naturally produced stress hormone in plants to help them cope with drought conditions.
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Sept., 2010
Water Use Legislation Should Be Greener Says United Nations
Governments and lawmakers need to integrate environmental concerns into water-use legislation to avert an impending global water crisis, according to a new report from the UN's Environment Program (UNEP) entitled 'Greening Water Law.'
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Sept., 2010
Irrigation Cools The Climate … For now!
Expanding irrigation is helping feed the world's billions of people and may even mask global warming, but the future could still bring problems, scientists suggest.
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August, 2010
Spectacular Mid-Season Results
Clients of ExactET have cut water usage in 2010 anywhere from 40 to 70 per cent by adopting climate controlled irrigation as opposed to the traditional timer method (e.g. three times a week no matter if it’s been raining or not).
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August, 2010
L.A. Considers New Watering Restriction Plan
Los Angeles City Council is considering changes to its lawn watering rules in hopes of conserving water while sparing the city's aging network of pipes from additional ruptures.
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August, 2010
Climate Change Induced Water Shortages Could Impact One-Third of US
More than 1,100 counties – a full third of all counties in the lower 48 states – now face higher risks of water shortages by mid-century as the result of global warming, and more than 400 of these counties will be at an extremely high risk of water shortages, based on estimates from a new report by Tetra Tech for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
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August, 2010
ExactET Proudly Supports BOMA BESt
A commitment to the principles of conservation and wise water management is a shared goal of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and Calgary-based ExactET Systems Inc., an innovator in the field of climate controlled irrigation.
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August, 2010
Premiers United in Need to Protect Fresh Water Supplies
Canadian premiers are united in the need to protect the country's vast fresh water supplies.
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June, 2010
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Water Wisely
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June, 2010
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Consumer Resources
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June, 2010
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Smart Practices. Smart Technology. Smart Business.
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June, 2010
Californians Recognize Water Shortage
Despite significant winter rainfall, most California residents view the state's water shortage as a serious problem and say they are willing to conserve, according to results of a new survey.
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June, 2010
New water pricing primer from POLIS Project
‘Worth Every Penny’ — conservation-oriented water pricing in Canada,’ published by the University of Victoria’s POLIS water sustainability project, is a primer on how to reform water pricing.
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June, 2010
Western Premiers Act on Water Conservation
Western Premiers are taking the first steps to a new strategy to conserve and manage Canada's valuable fresh water supply.
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April 25, 2010
ExactET Jumps into the LEED
The partners at ExactET are pleased to confirm that our climate controlled irrigation program is LEED compliant and can now aid in the achievement of several LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits.
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April 21, 2010
Drought Fears Loom in Alberta
Alberta is facing one of its driest years on record due to low precipitation and snowpack levels that could force severe water restrictions and devastate farmland if the situation doesn't improve.
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April, 2010
Water Crisis Imperils China
China’s growth may be imperilled unless the country addresses a deepening water crisis, according to a report released by the Asia Water Project in Hong Kong.
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April, 2010
Water Savings Lessons from Outer Space
If you think there is a water shortage on Earth, consider the situation of an astronaut in space. What you have with you on your ship is all that you have.
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April, 2010
Vietnam Drought Deepens
Across Vietnam, high temperatures and parched rivers are setting off alarm bells as the nation grapples with what’s shaping up to be its worst drought in more than 100 years.
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April, 2010
Sacramento Launches New Conservation Campaign
Sacramento, California, water agencies are launching the region’s largest-ever water conservation campaign to persuade residents to use less water on outdoor landscaping.
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March 15, 2010
Make 'Earth Hour' Happen
On Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m., people all over the world will be asked to turn off their lights for just one hour – Earth Hour – to show it is possible to take global action on climate change.
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Feb. 11, 2010
ExactET Clients Save Water and Money
The 2009 results are in. They have been checked and audited. And the winners are … the clients of ExactET.
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Dec. 9, 2009
Water Quality in Canada is Excellent
Canadian drinking water is top quality, according to a Statistics Canada report issued December 9.
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Nov., 2009
Toronto Company Saves Clients Millions of Litres of Water
In just one summer, Principle Water Resources of Toronto has helped clients save more than 7 million litres of water through innovative, environmentally sustainable irrigation design and water management.
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Oct., 2009
How to Protect Canada's Rivers
A river’s cycle of high and low flows is much like our blood pressure: a vital indicator of overall ecosystem health.
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Oct., 2009
Canada's River's at Risk
Canada’s most precious natural resource – fresh water – is in jeopardy due to the effects of climate change and growing demands for water.
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Oct. 23, 2009
ExactET Represented at World Water Conference
More than 1,000 people from 42 U.S. states and 12 nations recently attended the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas.
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Oct. 13, 2009
Russia to invest $20 billion in water by 2010
Russia plans to invest over $20 billion by 2020 in managing its water resources and infrastructure upgrades, says Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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Oct. 7, 2009
Ontario Government Urged To Set World Class Water Strategy
A coalition of Canadian water professionals, university think-tanks, environmental and citizen-based groups has called on the Ontario government to take immediate and aggressive action on water conservation.
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October 5, 2009
California Moves Climate Adaption to Front Burner
A 20% reduction in per capita water use by 2020 is among the goals outlined in a new California report on adapting to climate change.
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September 28, 2009
U.N. Urges Wealthy Nations to Confront Water Shortages
The United Nations has warned that water shortages, floods and hurricanes are equal opportunity disasters.
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September 14, 2009
Severe Water Shortage Hits Texas
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 77 of the 254 counties in Texas are in extreme or exceptional drought, the most severe categories.
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September 14, 2009
Drought Continues in Texas and California
California and Texas continue to be faced with drought conditions forcing water providers to limit water use.
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December 18, 2008
Smart’ Controllers Recommended for Obama’s Stimulus Package
Smart irrigation controllers are part of the recommendations included in a position paper prepared by the Alliance for Water Efficiency for U.S. President-Elect Obama’s transition team.
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November 20, 2008
Sunridge Business Park saves 14 million litres of water
Calgary’s Sunridge Business Park saved 14.3 million litres of water this past summer simply by converting its irrigation from traditional timer controllers to a cutting edge weather-based system.
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July 24, 2008
Pharmaceutical leader goes green, saves green
Boehringer-Ingelheim partners with Smart Watering Systems and saves 4.8 million litres of water by installing ET Manager at its Burlington Ontario Facility
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March 24, 2008
Condos Save Water and Money
A growing number of Calgary condominium complexes are using new irrigation technology to save both water and money.
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March 20, 2008
Expansion in Southern Ontario Continues
Due to a newly-forged partnership with Kitchener’s Westmount Golf & Country Club, ExactET announced it will expand into the Kitchener/Waterloo area in 2008.
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February 18, 2008
ExactET Expands into Montreal
ExactET will for 2008 have 3 ET monitoring weather stations in the Montreal area. These weather stations will provide highly accurate, real-time data to ExactET’s growing list of clients.
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October 31, 2007
Another Successful Summer for ExactET
Despite the hottest July in 47 years, ExactET is reporting that its Calgary clients averaged between 25% and an amazing 60% in water savings this past summer.
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August 7, 2007
ExactET Expands Into Nation’s Capital
Due to a newly-forged partnership with The Royal Ottawa Golf Club (ROGC), ExactET is now in Ottawa.
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August 2, 2007
Huge Water Savings in Mississauga
The installation of a revolutionary weather-based irrigation system (ET Manager) at four Mississauga industrial properties saved almost three million litres of water in June, July and August.
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July 11, 2007
Irrigation & Green Industry ---Case Study: ET Manager
(Official Publication of the Irrigation Association) Southcentre Mall in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was in dire need of new irrigation measures….that’s when property owner Ivanhoe Cambridge turned to ExactET Systems.
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July 11, 2007
Veteran Newsman Named ExactET Vice-President
ExactET founders Graham Duffy and Darren Kovacs have announced the appointment of former newspaper executive Bob Poole as ExactET’s Vice-President in charge of Marketing and Media Affairs.
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July 1, 2007
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Automatic sprinklers offer convenience and control in protecting your landscape investment. Smart irrigation systems help you to enjoy your yard, and to keep it healthy and beautiful.
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March 1, 2007
ExactET’s Duffy Named Power Player Shaping Calgary’s Future
Graham Duffy, co-founder of ExactET, was featured in Calgary Inc.’s March, 2007 issue as one of ten ‘Power Players Shaping Calgary’s Future’.
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November 17, 2006
Southcentre Mall realizes water savings of 1 million gallons in 2006
ExactET announced today that their installation of Rain Bird's ET Manager at Southcentre Mall generated irrigation water savings of 1 million gallons in 2006.
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November 16, 2006
ExactET Expands its Weather Station Network in the Greater Toronto Area
ExactET, Canada’s leading provider of ET weather data to the emerging Smart irrigation industry has partnered with Oakdale G&CC, to expand its network of ET monitoring weather stations in the Greater Toronto Area.
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