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On May 13th, 2025 the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) made a decision that changed how applicants can apply for a permit for testing of produced water. The current process involved submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the New Mexico Environmental Department, and a revised process will be updated on the nmpwrc.nmsu.edu website by the end of July 2025. 

 Intellectual Property

The Consortium is dedicated to keeping the research contractors’ ideas and information safe. It will sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and follow a document management plan to make sure all private and sensitive information stays protected.

The NMPWRC research program includes a group of independent projects that are reviewed and approved by the Technical Steering Committee (TSC). These projects focus on finding and improving water treatment technologies that can:

  • Help create policies and rules for using treated produced water in New Mexico.

  • Support policies that keep people and the environment safe.

  • Study the possible risks and effects of reusing produced water.

  • Serve as an example for the rest of the United States.

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