current Watering Recommendations
Irrigation Advice |
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Plant Type |
How Much? |
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Trees |
water 210 gallons x four times this month for a total of 840 gallons |
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Turf |
water 354 gallons each time for every 100 square feet |
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Turf |
water 270 gallons each time for every 100 square feet |
Current Restrictions
Avoid overspray and overflow- fines double during Drought Watch.
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Watering to Establish New Plantings.
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P.O. Box 568
Albuquerque, NM 87103-0568
505-842-WATR Option 4
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Albuquerque, NM 87103-0568
505-842-WATR