ABCWUA requires customers to repair detected leaks within stated timeframes and operates a public Water Waste hotline, supporting drought management and aligning with the New Mexico Water Quality Act protections for groundwater and surface water.
Under ABCWUA's Water Conservation Ordinance, customers receiving leak notifications must repair indoor leaks within ten days and outdoor leaks promptly, generally within forty-eight hours. The Authority operates a 24/7 Water Waste hotline and online form for residents to report broken sprinklers, runoff, or main breaks. Field inspectors investigate and may issue warnings or fines. NMSA §74-6 prohibits pollutant discharges to waters, indirectly reinforcing leak repair where contamination risk arises. ABCWUA can place a lien for unpaid violation balances.
Failure to repair after notice escalates from warnings to administrative penalties up to $500 per occurrence, plus added consumption charges. Severe or repeat cases may trigger service reduction.
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