current Watering Recommendations
Irrigation Advice |
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Watering Method |
How Long? |
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Drip (desert friendly plants and trees) |
W45-60 Minutes per time |
|
Sprinkler Spray (turgrass) |
7-10 minutes per time. |
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Sprinkler efficient rotating nozzles (turfgrass) |
20-25 minutes per time |
Hose Watering (trees and shrubs) |
1-2 hours per time |
Current Restrictions
Avoid overspray and overflow- fines double during Drought Watch.
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P.O. Box 568
Albuquerque, NM 87103-0568
505-842-WATR Option 4
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