How Much Rain?

With water rates increasing every year, coupled with the hot and dry conditions we have experienced over the last few years; the value of water has never been higher.  With this in mind, I have taken a new approach to quantifying rain events.

Last night, we had a little over three inches of rain (along with the quarter size hail).  This amount of rainfall over the 100 acres that we irrigate would be equal to the course receiving 8.3 million gallons of water over a 6 hour period.  To put that in perspective, the amount of rainfall last night is just slightly less than the total amount of irrigation water we have purchased since January 1st.

Now to really see the value of rainfall...based on our rates per 1000 gallons of water, 8.3 million  gallons of rainwater is worth $29,675.   Although a good portion is lost to runoff, there is no doubt the savings moving forward are recognized.  So the next time we are looking to drive revenue at the club, a good soaking rain may be our best option.