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Contact the Water Authority

Mark Sanchez
Executive Director
Phone: (505) 768-2500

Mailing Address:
Albuquerque Bernalillo County
Water Utility Authority
PO Box 1293
Albuquerque, NM 87103-1293

Physical Address:
City/County Government Center
One Civic Plaza NW
5th and Marquette
Albuquerque, NM 87102

2007 Water Quality Report

water quality report

Water Quality Report

We want our customers to have accurate information about the quality of their drinking water. Read our Water Quality Report 2007 for more information.

Paying Your Bill

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Pay Your Bill Online

Learn more about how to pay your bill online.


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San Juan Chama Project

San Juan Chama Project

San Juan-Chama Project

We’ve passed the halfway point in construction of the San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project, which will end decades of unsustainable aquifer depletion by providing purified surface water to area residents and businesses.

Learn more about this project

 

Xeriscape Plant List

Xeriscape plant list

Xeriscape Plant List

Plan Your Xeriscape Now!

For a comprehensive list of
xeriscape-friendly plants, click here!

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Water by the numbers

It's Time to Change the Way We Water!

In Albuquerque, we use 40 percent of our drinking water on our yards every year. That's got to change if we're going to meet state-mandated conservation goals and preserve our aquifer for future generations.

Avoid mandatory restrictions — and choose your own days!

Rather than impose mandatory day-of-the-week watering schedules, the Water Authority is putting YOU in control, with "Water by the Numbers." Pick your own days to water, and irrigate your landscape:

- ONCE A WEEK IN MARCH
- TWICE A WEEK IN APRIL AND MAY
- THREE TIMES A WEEK IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
- TWICE A WEEK IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
- ONCE A WEEK IN NOVEMBER

It's as easy as 1-2-3-2-1!

More ideas for saving water outdoors.

For an irrigation calculator and detailed info on proper watering techniques, click here.

Last Updated ( Monday, 07 April 2008 )
 
Don't Water Between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. PDF Print
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The Water Authority reminds its customers that time-of-day watering restrictions are now in effect. Between April 1 and Oct. 31, spray irrigation is prohibited between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. These restrictions are intended to reduce water loss from evaporation during the hottest, windiest time of day. Hand-watering is allowed.

The Water Authority will be issuing citations to violators. Penalties start at $20 for a first offense and increase from there. Other violations that can result in a fine include:

  • Fugitive Water – Any water, other than natural precipitation, that is allowed to flow into streets, storm drains, arroyos or neighboring property. Common sources of fugitive water include car-washing and driveway cleaning, draining pools, and discharge or flow from cooling equipment.
  • Water Waste – Any water other than natural precipitation that overflows or over-sprays from a property being irrigated onto the public right-of-way or adjacent private property.

To report water waste, click here.

Last Updated ( Monday, 07 April 2008 )
 

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Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority
P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103
Phone: (505) 768-2500 | Fax: (505) 768-2580 | Email: wainfo@abcwua.org

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority