By identifying alternative water sources and delivery mechanisms for irrigating large turfgrass areas, potable water may be conserved. Previous research documents water conservation by using saline water sources and water delivery by subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems on bermudagrass. However the research has been primarily conducted in the Southwest USA where arid conditions persist and little rainfall occurs. In comparison, rainfall is distributed throughout the year in the humid Southeast, and may act as natural irrigation events leaching salts from a soil irrigated with saline water sources. These freshwater – saline water irrigation cycles may allow for additional use of saline water sources beyond what is recommended in the Southwest and subsequently conserving a greater quantity of potable water. To investigate the use of saline water sources and SDI systems, a field-scale experimental facility was recently constructed at Clemson University's Pee Dee Research and Education Center. The facility consists of (a) a subsurface drip irrigation system with two drip line spacings (15.2-20.3 cm) and controlled by a Visual Basic irrigation program, (b) soil sensors to monitor soil moisture and electrical conductivity (EC), and (c) ceramic cup samplers and extraction stations for collecting vadose zone percolate to monitor potential nutrient leaching. ‘Tifway' bermudagrass (Cynodon transvaalensis Burtt-Davy x Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.) was sodded on the native loamy sand soil (Bonneau series) and maintained under fairway conditions. The first experiment was initiated in May 2007 to evaluate root zone soil moisture and EC, as well as bermudagrass quality to saline and potable water sources, drip line spacing, and two leaching factors. Bermudagrass quality was assessed by visual observations, spectral reflectance and above and below ground dry weight accumulation. Construction and preliminary results will be discussed.