, but no state or major city has tried to phase out certain categories of grass permanently.
Those efforts are slowing. The agency says the number of acres converted under its rebate program fell last year to six times less than what it was in 2008. Meanwhile, water consumption in southern Nevada has increased 9% since 2019.Last year was among the driest in the region’s history, when Las Vegas went a record 240 days without measurable rainfall. And the future flow of the Colorado River, which accounts for 90% of southern Nevada’s water, is in question.
“The only people that ever set foot on grass that’s in the middle of a roadway system are people cutting the grass,” Jones said. Southern Nevada Homebuilders’ Association lobbyist Matt Walker said consumer preferences have reached the point that potential homebuyers from wetter regions aren’t turned off from neighborhoods that have parks but no ornamental grass.
Other desert cities aren’t so sure. Salt Lake City has an ordinance that requires a certain amount of yard and median greenery. Phoenix, where some neighborhoods remain lush from flood irrigation, has never offered grass removal rebates. A draconian anti-grass policy might not work in downtown Phoenix, said Cynthia Campbell, water resources adviser for the nation’s fifth-largest city. Trees and grass blunt public health dangers of “Regional water officials understand future consumption will have to be reduced but fear the preparation and perception could backfire if the community doesn’t buy in.
metzsam krttr Report4America Some solutions of reuse wastewater must be set at homes systems, such ad AC water, bath and wash wastewater to irrigate gardens and wash floor.
metzsam krttr Report4America I have written a paper about this called 'Banning Lawns' -
LasVegasLocally metzsam krttr Report4America It sucks but unless they stop building apartments and houses we have no choice. What will suck even more is when we cannot Flush our toilets
LasVegasLocally metzsam krttr Report4America Vegas has been toilet to tap for years and is a leader in water conservation and reuse! In fact Vegas (and Phoenix and Tucson) use less water now than 20 years ago despite many more people.
metzsam krttr Report4America Grass indeed contributes to water issues in the desert, it's a smart move. Is it even a drop in the bucket, no pun intended, compared to homes, resorts, and golf courses? Not being snarky but is it?
metzsam krttr Report4America Time will tell if it really happens!
metzsam krttr Report4America People this is destruction of this country by illegals. 170k caught last month, 50k or so made it in, 220k a month plus legal immigration. California, Nevada, Arizona, and others have water problems. Everywhere has more garbage, sewage, crowded schools + jails, traffic, etc.
metzsam krttr Report4America Rules r due to one thing. Not global warming, unchecked population growth. 170,000 a month caught coming from Mexico, plus 50,000 or so not caught. No country can absorb this many people, plus legal immigration. Water needed, sewage, garbage, schools crowded,traffic NOTHING GOOD!
metzsam krttr Report4America I’m all for this, we don’t eat it, why do we waste resources on it?
metzsam krttr Report4America Touching, but the truth is there is no conceivable future for Las Vegas.
metzsam krttr Report4America I had a home in Vegas. The front yard was decorative rock and or fake grass. The back was a swimming pool and patio. If there was not a swimming pool, there was patio and rock with desert plants. Very little watering needed.
metzsam krttr Report4America Their running out of water
LasVegasLocally metzsam krttr Report4America I’m not for the ban but to have grass when you don’t need it is a Dick move
metzsam krttr Report4America Rock landscapes look better anyways
LasVegasLocally metzsam krttr Report4America Meanwhile, let’s build 50,000 more houses, 5-6 more massive resorts, & a couple more golf courses.
metzsam krttr Report4America Start recycling greywater.
metzsam krttr Report4America the “my freedom” crowd gonna be big mad
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