The New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium (NMPWRC) is a statewide partnership created to fill the scientific and technical gaps needed to guide protective, science-based regulations for the safe treatment and reuse of produced water. The Consortium brings together scientists, academic institutions, non-profits, government agencies, and industry partners to advance research, accelerate technology development, and build public-private partnerships that support safe water management and sustainable economic growth in New Mexico.
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Using treated produced water with low to medium salinity (500–1000 mg/L) kept soil healthy and helped alfalfa grow well. Higher salt levels (1500 mg/L) hurt the soil and microbes.
Read More about no negative impact to plants →This study found that distillation alone cleans the water but still leaves some toxic chemicals. Adding carbon and zeolite post-treatment results in a purified water that was non-toxic to fish and other organisms.
Read More about no negative impact to aquatic organisms →Untreated water was toxic to human cells, but after full treatment with distillation, carbon, and zeolite, the purified water showed no harmful effects.
Read More about no negative impact to human cell lines →Catch up on the latest updates and upcoming activities.
Registration is open for our upcoming webinar, Integrated Evaluation of Chemistry and Toxicity Data in Treated Produced Water, on March 18 at 9:00 a.m. In this session, Dr. Yanyan Zhang will discuss Integrated Evaluation of Chemistry and Toxicity Data in Treated Produced Water.
Register Now! for the March webinar on Luma →
The NMPWRC hosted Aaron Redman from ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc. Mr. Redman’s presentation explores how a risk assessment framework identified key stressors in treated produced water after desalination and highlights practical implications for treatment design and regulatory decisions. Watch the full recording on YouTube now.
Watch Now on YouTube for the February webinar recording →
Explore how produced water reuse is gaining momentum in New Mexico and what it could mean for the state’s water future. This feature highlights the impactful research and innovation led by the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium to advance safe, science-based water solutions.
Read Now the Questa Del Rio News article about produced water reuse in New Mexico →
The Carlsbad Current-Argus showcased the community forum event that took place in Carlsbad, NM. Check out the full article.
Read Now about the Carlsbad Current-Argus coverage of the community forum →
