Which aspect is NOT considered in MWELO's automatic irrigation controller requirements?

The correct choice reflects the requirements established by the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) regarding automatic irrigation controllers. MWELO emphasizes the importance of utilizing real-time data to optimize irrigation efficiency, which includes integrating weather data and soil moisture data.

These elements help ensure that irrigation systems can adjust based on current environmental conditions and the moisture needs of the landscape, promoting water conservation. The reliance on this adaptive technology contrasts with fixed watering schedules, which may not account for fluctuations in weather or soil moisture levels. Fixed schedules could lead to overwatering or underwatering since they do not dynamically respond to actual conditions, highlighting the importance of smarter, more responsive irrigation strategies encouraged by MWELO.

In contrast, environmental impact assessments, while important in a broader context of landscape architecture, are not a specific requirement within the framework of MWELO’s automatic irrigation controller guidelines. Such assessments are typically part of the overall planning and development process but are not directly related to the management of irrigation efficiency as outlined in MWELO.