Boise’s Water-Wasting Lawns | Boise News

Boise is cracking down on lawn watering to conserve precious water, with the mayor empowered to limit irrigation during droughts—since locals use 65 million gallons daily just to keep grass green. Across Idaho, inefficient sprinklers waste water by dousing sidewalks and driveways, while experts say half of U.S. lawn water vanishes to evaporation or runoff. Simple fixes like adjusting sprinklers, replacing heads, and fixing leaks can save money and water. As droughts worsen, xeriscaping with native, drought-tolerant plants is rising as a smart, sustainable alternative. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09f909a5c859e5f8