The Albuquerque Water Authority and the New Mexico Water Collaborative have partnered to launch a pilot project intended to help residents make better use of rain, rather than allow it to drain away, giving them the opportunity to repurpose collected rainwater for landscaping.

In Phase 1 of this pilot program, residents can sign up to apply for a free system, which, on its own, could cost $10,000 or more. The goal is to educate folks how they can make small changes that would have measurable impact on the amount of potable water that can be collected to support the landscape.  The bonus would be lower water bills, plus the environmental benefit of conserving both  water and energy.

For more information, visit the New Mexico Water Collaborative.

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