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Water & Money Savings Calculator

See what replacing lawn with a low-water landscape saves each year. Pick your city to load its typical lawn watering need and current water price — every number is adjustable and sourced below.

Results update as you type. Check your water bill for your exact tier price — outdoor watering is usually billed in your second or third tier.

Estimated savings per year

12,000 gallons
$108

That's about $1,080 over 10 years at today's price. Watering 1,000 sq ft of lawn takes roughly 20,000 gallons a year.

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Sources & assumptions

Lawn watering is the irrigation a conventional lawn needs in a typical year, from a published utility or extension figure where one exists, otherwise derived from published reference evapotranspiration (ET) and rainfall. Real sprinkler systems usually apply 25–40% more than the lawn needs, so actual savings are often higher. Water price is the utility's current volumetric rate for a typical summer-irrigation tier (fixed and sewer charges excluded). Reduction: 60% is a conservative middle; the Southern Nevada Water Authority's submetered Xeriscape Conversion Study measured converted areas using far less water than turf. Estimates only — your soil, plants, and habits vary. Presets compiled 2026-09.