Speak Up for NM Surface Water Quality Standards during Triennial Review
Starting on July 13th, 2021 the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) will begin the state Triennial Review public hearing on proposed changes to our state surface water quality standards and regulations.
We know as traditional communities that rapid land use development and inadequate protection for the health of the water can negatively impact our communities, families and livelihoods. Impacts include potential risks of groundwater contamination and increased degradation of surface water quality from municipal wastewater treatment facilities and industrial water users, such as oil & gas, mining, and national laboratories. The state Triennial Review is an important way to ensure that our precious water is protected for current and future generations.
The New Mexico Acequia Association, as a member of the Communities for Clean Water (CCW) coalition, supports CCW’s contributions and demands to provide more protections for New Mexico’s waters.
It is critical for our communities voices to be heard in this process – please take some time this week to send in a public comment by email or make a verbal comment during the hearing.
TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT, ENTER YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS PAGE, THEN CLICK 'START WRITING'.
** For information on how to give verbal public comment, visit: https://lasacequias.org/2021/07/12/acequia-comments-triennial-water-quality-standards/
