MUNICIPALITIES, DEVELOPERS & LANDSCAPE OPERATORS

Long-Term Water Efficiency for Urban Environments

Cities, developers, and landscape operators increasingly face pressure to maintain green spaces while reducing water consumption, operating costs, and maintenance requirements.

Common Challenges

  • Water restrictions
  • Long-term maintenance costs
  • Infrastructure exposure
  • Public-space durability requirements
  • Urban heat island effects

Why RDI Fits

Subsurface installation protects infrastructure while reducing visible irrigation components and ongoing maintenance requirements.

The system is designed to support long-term landscape management where durability, efficiency, and reliability are priorities.

Optional monitoring

Where measurement or reporting is required, RDI can integrate optional IoT monitoring for real-time field data and remote performance reporting.

Commercial Outcomes

  • Reduced water consumption
  • Reduced maintenance requirements
  • Long-term infrastructure durability
  • Improved landscape resilience
  • Lower lifecycle operating costs
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Validated by Independent Institutions

Comparative trials and commercial evaluations have been conducted with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), and the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator.

Built for Long-Term ROI

Independent trials and commercial deployments have demonstrated higher yields while reducing water and fertilizer use, helping improve long-term operating margins and return on existing agricultural infrastructure.

Up to 62% Higher Yield

An independent greenhouse cucumber trial conducted with United Arab Emirates University recorded 629 kg of production compared to 386.5 kg, while using 25% less irrigation water.

Up to 50% Less Water

Commercial date palm deployments and comparative university trials demonstrated irrigation water reductions of up to 50%, while maintaining or improving crop performance.

50+ Crop Types. One Responsive Irrigation System

Successfully evaluated across a diverse range of crops, from commercial orchards and greenhouse vegetables to open-field agriculture and land rehabilitation projects.

Designed for Harsh Environments

Tested in desert agriculture, water-constrained regions, and saline-water conditions, demonstrating reliable performance across demanding operating environments.

One System. Diverse Deployment Contexts

Designed as a single plant-responsive irrigation system that can be applied across orchards, greenhouses, open-field agriculture, reforestation projects, and institutional programs.

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CASE STUDY - Water-Efficient Landscaping in Abu Dhabi

Headline Results

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Lower Water Demand

Desert Landscaping Trial (sq m)

Low-Pressure Operation (psi)

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Turf Recovery After Fungal Stress

The Challenge

Landscaping in hot, arid environments creates substantial long-term irrigation demand, particularly for turf and ornamental plants.

At RDI’s Al-Khatim facility in Abu Dhabi, the objective was to evaluate RDI’s effectiveness for landscaping in desert urban environments.

The Solution

A three-month turf deployment evaluated RDI under different installation configurations:

  • Installation depths of 10cm, 15cm and 20cm
  • Constant operating pressure of ~1.5 psi
  • Water consumption and performance observed across a range of temperatures
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The Outcome

Monthly water consumption declined by up to 87%. Vegetation remained established as temperatures increased through the three-month trial. Turf affected by fungal disease visibly recovered by Week 11, providing additional evidence of resilience under real operating conditions.

The Takeaway

For municipalities, developers, resorts, parks and large landscape operators, subsurface plant-responsive irrigation could materially reduce ongoing irrigation demand while supporting healthy vegetation under desert conditions.

Is RDI Right for You?

RDI does not serve every deployment environment. suitability depends on local conditions, operational priorities, and commercial objectives.

Discuss your needs with our team today!

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