by 505 Outside | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Fall, Planting, Spring, Summer, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Winter
by 505 Outside | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, Home Page, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Most Albuquerque homes have an irrigation box below ground in the yard that contains automatic valves, pressure reducers, and filters with backflow preventers next to the box. The automatic valves are wired to an irrigation controller that’s often in the garage,...
by 505 Outside | Mar 25, 2026 | Do It Yourself (DIY), Home Page, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Water Meter Information How can I find my water meter? Irrigation Valve Information Do I have an irrigation valve on my property? Install Drip Line from Irrigation Valve Learn how to install drip irrigation to your irrigation valves. How to Install Water to a Tree...
by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog, Water Conservation
Most residents are unaware of the educational resources that the Water Authority (WA) provides to our community. These WA Education Department programs exemplify the WA’s commitment to water conservation and education which reach nearly 20,000 students each year. With...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2025 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Uncategorized, Water Conservation
If you have a meter equipped with AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) as shown in the photo above, you can log into your Water Authority account and see your hour-by-hour usage. This may help you locate any issues in your house or yard, such as a continuous water...
by 505 Outside | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Design, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Xeriscape
Your new xeric plants are in, and everything is looking good. What do you need to do to keep it that way? Start by looking at your irrigation controller. It may be programmed to apply water too frequently and/or for too long in order to get the plants started. If you...
