The consumer’s perspective

 A majority of homeowners in three states said they are concerned about the appearance of their yard and would invest in water-efficient equipment if it was less expensive.

That’s according to results from a study conducted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in 2014, in which the group asked 3,000 homeowners in Florida, Texas and California about water use. All homeowners surveyed used irrigation systems on their properties.

Read the full story from our July issue here.