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A new study names Brownsville the third most expensive city in America to water a lawn, with several other South Texas cities not far behind.
Published on Aug 12, 2025 - 22:43 GMT
For homeowners in South Texas, keeping a lush green lawn comes with a hefty price tag - and Brownsville tops the list. According to a 2025 report from LawnLove, the city ranks third most expensive in the nation for lawn watering, behind only two Arizona cities.
Brownsville residents spend an average of 1.09% of their household income just on lawn irrigation - the highest percentage of any city in the U.S. studied. Factors include minimal rainfall (just 2.23 inches per month), a high number of drought-prone days, and an average of 127 "very hot days" each year. The city also sits at the end of the Rio Grande, a river under increasing strain from population growth, long dry summers, and international water-sharing agreements.
Other Rio Grande Valley cities made the list as well:
Overall, 20 Texas cities ranked in the nation's top 100 for lawn watering costs, joining other Southwestern states where heat, drought, and limited water supplies drive up irrigation expenses.
This article summarizes reporting originally published by www.mysanantonio.com
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