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The New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium (NM PWRC) 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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Plants Still Grow!
Using treated produced water with low to medium salt (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 →Water Still Getting Cleaner
This study found that distillation alone cleans the water but still leaves some toxic chemicals. Adding carbon and zeolite removes almost all harmful stuff, making the water safe for fish and other organisms.
Read More →Safe Water for Human Cells After Treatment
Untreated water was toxic to human cells, but after full treatment with distillation, carbon, and zeolite, the water showed no harmful effects.
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