Depending on the local climate and your particular landscaping,
there may be enough rain to keep your lawn healthy without a
sprinkler. According to the U.S. EPA, of the 26 billion gallons
(98.4 billion liters) of water consumed daily in the United
States alone, approximately 7.8 billion gallons (29.5 billion
liters), or 30 percent, are devoted to outdoor uses. The
majority of this is used for irrigation. And minimizing it would
dramatically reduce water usage and costs. Using less water on
your lawn and garden allows more to stay in the ground or in a
reservoir, which in turn helps maintain a natural H20 balance
and saves some for future use. There are many parts of the
country that do not have enough water to support the current
population and levels of water usage. Even if you live in a
place with ample rain, there may be a drought or even water
restrictions. Severe droughts have hit countries across the
globe from Pakistan to Russia to the United States to Kenya, so
it's all the more critical to conserve-