~ In 2025, Mesa's landscape conversion incentive programs have proven to be successful in achieving significant water savings. According to recent reports, businesses, homeowner associations (HOAs), and residential customers have collectively removed over 182,000 square feet of grass, resulting in a staggering 68 million gallons of water saved over the next five years.

These programs, which were partially funded by a grant from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), aim to offset the cost of removing grass and replacing it with low-water-use desert landscapes and desert-adapted plants. The results have been impressive, with non-residential program participants alone removing 129,000 square feet of turf in 2025. This is estimated to save approximately 3.2 million gallons of water annually. Over the course of five years, these projects are projected to save a total of 48.3 million gallons.

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The WIFA grant has also provided free landscape assessments for HOAs to identify any irrigation system inefficiencies and recommend specific water-saving improvements. Additionally, non-residential customers, including HOAs, can access further incentives for irrigation equipment upgrades such as smart controllers, flow sensors, and pressure regulators.

Mesa's homeowners have also played a crucial role in these water-saving efforts by removing 53,000 square feet of turf in 2025. This is estimated to result in an annual savings of 1.3 million gallons of water and a cumulative savings approaching 20 million gallons over five years.

The benefits of replacing grass with low-water-use xeriscapes extend beyond just water conservation. Businesses, HOAs, and residents can also enjoy long-term savings on maintenance costs while simultaneously saving money over time.

For those interested in learning more about Mesa's incentive programs for landscape conversion, visit mesaaz.gov/conservation for additional information.

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