FAQs & API

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I change my address?

    To change your address, just send us a quick email with your new details to: advice@waterisawesome.com.

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    To unsubscribe from the email notifications, just click on the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email. For text messages, just reply with STOP. Contact us at advice@waterisawesome.com with any questions.

    What is "cycle and soak"?

    "Cycle and soak" is a scheduling strategy to increase the amount of water into your soil and reduce water waste. It involves programming your sprinkler controller with multiple start times, typically spaced 30 - 60 minutes apart, with reduced minutes. For example, if your system has fixed-spray sprinklers and your notification for the week is half an inch for your lawn, it is recommended to program your controller with two early-morning start times, spaced one hour apart, with 6 minutes for each zone on two days of the week: Wednesday and Saturday, 4 am and 5 am for 6 minutes per fixed-spray zone. Learn more from this quick video from Texas A&M AgriLife:


  • Watering Advice API

    Do you offer a public API?

    A public REST API is available for all Water Is Awesome subscribers. Responses are returned in JSON format.

    How do I access the Watering Advice API?

    To retrieve your current weekly watering advice, send a GET request to https://api.waterisawesome.com/v1/watering-advice/{SUBSCRIBER_ID}, replacing "{SUBSCRIBER_ID}" with your Subscriber ID.

    What is my Subscriber ID?

    Your Subscriber ID is {SUBSCRIBER_ID}

    What is my Subscriber ID?

    Please contact us at {ADVICE_EMAIL}.