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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 Reminds Residents To Conserve Water During The Holidays

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This holiday season, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) reminds residents how they can do their part to conserve water. Here are a few things you and your family can do to make every drop count.

  • Be sure to only run dishwashers when they’re full, and scrape plates rather than rinsing
  • Consider gifting efficient showerheads, rain barrels, or other conservation-minded gifts
  • Time your showers with holiday-themed music. Choose a few of your favorites and create a five-minute playlist, so you can get in the holiday spirit, while saving water.
  • When preparing to cook, thaw meat in the fridge, rather than using running water.

For more water-conserving tips, visit: www.abcwua.org

Avoid Water Waste This Summer

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Residents are watering more frequently in this extremely hot weather, and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) encourages efficient irrigation techniques to help avoid water waste.

  • Inspect your irrigation system frequently and address maintenance issues right away
  • Set your irrigation timer to change with the seasons
  • Run your irrigation system in short cycles, allowing water to penetrate the soil between cycles to prevent surface run-off
  • Install check valves at low points in the system to prevent water from draining out between cycles
  • Use drip irrigation instead of spray heads outside of lawn areas
  • Do not mix sprinkler system components from different manufacturers

For more information on irrigation and water conservation tips, visit: https://505outside.com.

Report Water Waste to ABCWUA Online

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Are you passionate about conserving water? The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) needs your help in addressing outdoor water waste. Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to join you in reporting water waste. By raising awareness, we can inspire others to take action as well. ABCWUA has an online reporting system that lets you easily report waste from your phone, tablet, or computer. This an excellent tool for those of you who observe water waste during your daily walks. To report water waste online, visit: www.abcwua.org/conservation-rebates-report-water-waste/

Water Utility Authority Reminds Residents to Ramp Down Watering

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Landscape water needs begin to drop by mid-August, which is when the irrigation schedule needs to be ramped down. This may seem counter-intuitive because of how hot it is in Albuquerque during August, September and October, but when plants are preparing for the winter, they need less water. For autumn watering recommendations, visit: www.505outside.com.