# Water-Restricting Irrigation Systems 'Exilong' Watering Systems Can Reduce Water Use by 75% By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watering-systems References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/autonomous-backyard-watering-systems-hits-kickstarter-07-10-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exilong/exilong-autonomous-irrigation-solution-for-your-ba) Traditional irrigation systems waste quite a bit of water by simply saturating the land for an extended period, which is why 'Exilong' watering systems are designed a little differently. Created by Tevatronic, the 'Exilong' system works by monitoring the [plant water suction pressure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-gardener) in the soil to determine how much water is required to keep them healthy. The 'Exilong' system is designed to help add the capabilities of an [autonomous irrigation system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn), but it's also intended to decrease the amount of water that's used to [keep gardens green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha). The 'Exilong' watering systems are purported to decrease roughly 75% of water use when it comes to gardening. This is a substantial decrease that could be of vital importance for drought-stricken areas that need to conserve every drop of H2O possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Autonomous Irrigation Systems:** Developing autonomous irrigation systems that monitor plant water suction pressure in soil can greatly reduce water waste in gardening. - **Water Conservation Technologies:** Advancing technologies like the 'Exilong' watering system that decreases water use by approximately 75% can help address water scarcity and promote sustainable gardening practices. - **Drought-resistant Gardening Solutions:** Creating innovative watering systems like 'Exilong' for gardens can provide practical solutions for drought-stricken areas, helping to conserve water resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** The agricultural industry can benefit from implementing autonomous irrigation systems to minimize water waste and improve efficiency in crop cultivation. - **Landscaping:** The landscaping industry can integrate water conservation technologies like the 'Exilong' watering system to deliver sustainable and eco-friendly landscape maintenance services. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can explore opportunities to incorporate autonomous irrigation systems as part of eco-friendly and water-saving home automation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Plant Hydration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube-smart-watering-system.md) - [Automated Plant Irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation.md) - [Connected Smart Hose Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hose-timer-starter-kit.md) - [Space-Saving Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-hydroponic-garden-tower.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Plant Watering Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube.md) - [Deep Root Watering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-root-watering-system.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Self-Watering Flowerpots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gropot.md)