Oil and Gas Wastewater Reuse Regulation in New Mexico
Planned · New Mexico · Last reported Sep 2025
Source: Source New Mexico
This project involves the regulation and potential expansion of uses for treated produced water (wastewater from oil and gas fields) in New Mexico. The Water Quality Control Commission is considering rule changes to allow treated produced water to be used for watering livestock, non-food crops, construction, and environmental releases in 13 counties. The project is part of the state's efforts to a
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Oil and Gas, Government
- Location
- New Mexico, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Source New Mexico
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | This project involves the regulation and potential expansion of uses for treated produced water (wastewater from oil and gas fields) in New Mexico. The Water Quality Control Commission is considering rule changes to allow treated produced water to be used for watering livestock, non-food crops, construction, and environmental releases in 13 counties. The project is part of the state's efforts to address water shortfalls and involves pilot projects and regulatory hearings. |
Original sector | Water Management |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Mexico |
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Source | Source New Mexico |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Oil and Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-23 |
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