What is a common symptom of a misaligned sprinkler head?

• A. Sprinkler head becomes louder
• B. Watering only at night
• C. Uneven coverage with water hitting unintended areas or missing target zones; adjust alignment to ensure even coverage.
• D. Total water failure

Answer: (C)

When a sprinkler head is misaligned, its spray pattern isn’t directed to the intended area, so coverage becomes uneven. Water lands in some places that shouldn’t receive it and misses parts of the target zone, leading to dry spots and overwatering elsewhere. The solution is to realign the head so the nozzle points correctly and the spray arc matches the desired area, giving consistent, even coverage across the landscape. Other signs like louder operation can come from issues other than alignment, watering at night relates to scheduling, and total water failure indicates a valve or supply problem, not misalignment.