Protocol #12788
IRB Approval Date: May 23, 2022
Consent Document Expires: December 15, 2022
Help the Utah State University (USU) Extension Water Check Program be More Effective
Use this page to learn about a USU study to help the USU Extension Water Check Program be more effective.
Enrollment for this study has ended.
What am I asked to do?
- Let USU research team or contractor install a Flume, Inc. Smart Home Water Monitor device and communication bridge.
- Conduct a Water Check with USU Extension Staff.
- Allow Flume, Inc and Water Check Program to share data with USU researchers.
- Meet with researchers to share what happened (subsamples of participants).
Estimated time: 2-3 hours over 6 months.
How will I benefit?
- Free USU Extension Water Check
- Install Flume device and bridge at no cost ($200 value).
- Help your household increase the effectiveness of your irrigation system and reduce outdoor water use.
- Keep Flume device at study end.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Single family households in Logan & Hyde Park.
- Have in-ground irrigation system.
- Use city water to irrigate.
- Have a smart phone and WiFi.
- Can participate in Flume install and Water Check.
What are the risks?
- Minimal risk study. No more likely or serious than encounter in everyday activities.
- Researchers will only share anonymous versions of data (no identifiers).
- Researchers will store data on USU's encrypted, cloud-based Box file sharing system.
Where are the Flume device and communication bridge installed?
- Install Flume device outside next to the water meter that services your house.
- Install communication bridge in a garage, indoors, or other place with access to your home's WiFi.
Who to Contact with Questions?
David E. Rosenberg (lead)
Professor
435-797-8689
david.rosenberg@usu.edu
Enrollment for this study has ended.