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Brackish Water Utilization in New Mexico

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: New Mexico, United States

Source: New Mexico Political Report

Project
Planned

Researchers in New Mexico are exploring the use of brackish water to supplement dwindling supplies from the Ogallala Aquifer, which is crucial for agriculture in the region. The project involves repurposing abandoned oil wells to access deeper brackish water aquifers, aiming to provide a sustainable water source for agricultural and industrial needs.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Oil and Gas, Raw Materials, Manufacturing (Industrial), Waste Processing and Treatment, Government
Location
New Mexico, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
New Mexico Political Report

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The project “Brackish Water Utilization in New Mexico” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in New Mexico, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from New Mexico Political Report.

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2026-07-22

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Researchers in New Mexico are exploring the use of brackish water to supplement dwindling supplies from the Ogallala Aquifer, which is crucial for agriculture in the region. The project involves repurposing abandoned oil wells to access deeper brackish water aquifers, aiming to provide a sustainable water source for agricultural and industrial needs.

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Water Management

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United States of America (USA)

State

New Mexico

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New Mexico Political Report

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Water Supply and Storage, Oil and Gas, Raw Materials, Manufacturing (Industrial), Waste Processing and Treatment, Government

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2025-03-20

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