July 505 Outside Newsletter

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Happy 250th birthday, America! Summer is off to a hot start, and we’re still in a drought advisory, so we’re sharing ways you can conserve water while staying cool. Check out our article about evaporative cooler strategies for best performance and water efficiency. We’ve also got some tips to help you keep mosquitoes at bay when you head outside to enjoy your patio during those lovely morning and evening hours.

Do you still have a grass lawn and worry about keeping it watered in this hot, dry weather? It might be time to convert to a desert-friendly xeriscape. Not ready to transform your grass? Consider improving your irrigation system by taking advantage of our generous irrigation rebates.

DROUGHT WATERING REMINDERS:

  • Sprinkler and spray irrigation is not allowed between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. from now until Oct. 31 to minimize losses to wind and evaporation. 
  • Customers who use more than twice their winter watering average may incur conservation surcharges. Visit our website to learn more.
  • Water by the Numbers: Just THREE DAYS a WEEK with spray irrigation for grass lawns.
  • Water trees and shrubs for 90 minutes with drip irrigation TWICE a WEEK or 55 minutes with a hose ONCE a WEEK.
  • Please report water waste if you see water in the street!
  • Turn off those sprinklers if it rains more than a ½ inch

ABCWUA Hosting Online Class on Maintaining Tree Health During a Drought

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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) is hosting an online class on Maintaining Tree Health During Drought on Friday, July 25 from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. You can earn a earn a $20 rebate on your water bill by attending this webinar. Joran Viers, Certified Master Arborist, will instruct attendees on how to identify drought stress in trees, understand their responses to drought, and implement strategies to keep them alive and thriving in hot, dry weather. To sign up for this online class, visit: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/86603976-9d1c-4e66-8c99-e8088cf512ee@ee17a019-664a-4893-9afa-b96cc2e502a9.

Water Utility Authority Hosting Online Class and Offering Rebate on Water Bills

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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) invites you to their next online class to help you Weather the Drought. In “Xeriscape: Making Your Yard Desert-Friendly,” you’ll learn new ways to reduce water use outdoors. Eligible attendees will receive a $20 rebate on their water bill for participating, so register today. The class takes place Friday, May 16 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. at: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4a3acc84-19ae-4b00-8370-49f28ae3f6c1@ee17a019-664a-4893-9afa-b96cc2e502a9

ABCWUA Offering Rebate for Xeriscaping and Drip Irrigation

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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) is offering rebates to customers who convert their landscapes to desert friendly xeriscape AND use drip irrigation. The rebate is for a $3 per square foot rebate. Visit www.505Outside.com for the details.

ABCWUA Hosting Online Landscape Class April 18th and Offering Rebate on Water Bill

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The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) invites you to attend a free online class called “3 Steps to Landscape Success” on Friday, April 18 at 12:00 noon. This class is designed to help our community learn some new ways to weather the drought this upcoming irrigation season. Eligible attendees will receive a $20 rebate on their water bill for participating. To log into the class, visit: The Water Authority invites you to attend a FREE online class called “3 Steps to Landscape Success.” This class is designed to help our community learn some new ways to weather the drought this upcoming irrigation season. Eligible attendees will receive a $20 rebate on their water bill for participating. Register today! The next class is on April 18 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d5b94407-1c0d-4844-94cb-12f7bb69b156@ee17a019-664a-4893-9afa-b96cc2e502a9