Scottsdale Homeowners Association Tests Out Not Overseeding and Saw Major Benefits
Scottsdale, Arizona, is taking significant strides towards water conservation with a new initiative encouraging residents and businesses to skip overseeding this fall. As part of this effort, one proactive HOA took the lead last season and achieved remarkable success. In the past, homeowners and HOAs traditionally overseeded their lawns in September and October. However, last year, a Scottsdale HOA made a bold decision to deviate from the norm and abstain from overseeding. The outcomes were astounding, as the community successfully saved an impressive 1.5 million gallons of water. Beyond the financial benefits reaped by the HOA, the decision to skip overseeding also made a substantial contribution to environmental conservation. Scottsdale Water highlights that approximately 70% of residential water usage is dedicated to outdoor activities, making timely water-saving strategies critical. The HOA intends to continue to forego overseeding in subsequent seasons, championing water conservation in their community. In alignment with this proactive stance, Scottsdale Parks and Recreation is leading by example and committing to reduce overseeding in the city's parks. Their aim is to inspire other HOAs to follow suit and collectively contribute to the city's water conservation efforts. By adopting these sustainable practices, Scottsdale residents and organizations are playing an active role in preserving the region's precious water resources. With water conservation becoming increasingly critical, the community's united efforts serve as a significant step towards a more sustainable future.