September 17th Board Meeting:
6 PM at the Community Center, the Agenda can be downloaded HERE.
Useful Links:
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dww.water.net.env.nm.gov/NMDWW/ - NMED Drinking Water Bureau maintains a publicly searchable database of all Public Water Systems in the State of New Mexico. Drinking Water Watch is the portal that allows private citizens and water systems alike to monitor the sampling history and test results of every regulated contaminant. Unlike bottled water, tap water is closely monitored and regulated to provide the highest standards of safety. (the site isn’t very user friendly, but it packs a ton of information, and several guides/tutorials on how to navigate it are available on the Drinking Water Bureau’s website below)
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Env.NM.gov/drinking_water/ - a division of the New Mexico Environment Department tasked with researching and setting the compliance standards for all Public Water Systems. They work with local systems to ensure your water remains clean and safe.
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Env.NM.gov - sets standards and works to mitigate pollutants in New Mexico, especially in our air and water supplies. They also provide some funding for infrastructure projects in Public Water Systems, typically in the form of low interest loans attached to grant funding. Without these funds, most water systems would be unable to replace failing infrastructure like water treatment facilities and wastewater plants- the cost of which are measured in the millions.
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EPA.gov - does what the NMED does, but on a National scale. Sets very high standards that water systems must meet. Is currently requiring a Nationwide Inventory of all Service Lines in all Public Water Systems, to locate and later replace any Lead Service Lines in those systems. Is preparing to regulate PFAS chemicals, an emerging threat that might already be impacting the majority of surface water in the United States and worldwide, as well as some ground water sites and nearly all wastewater systems. They provide a lot of the funding used by individual state agencies for public works projects.
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NWNMCoG.org - a Federally funded US economic development district and an alliance of local governments for the counties of Cibola, McKinley, and San Juan. They work with Public Water Systems to provide technical assistance and training, as well as locating funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.
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NMRWA.org - an alliance of small Public Water Systems that provides extensive training, technical assistance, professional services, and Operator Certification for water and wastewater systems.
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NRWA.org - an alliance between regional/state-level rural water associations that provides online training and coordination.
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NMWWA.org - an alliance of mostly Municipal Water Systems that provides extensive training and Operator Certification for water and wastewater systems.
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awwa.org - an alliance of manufacturers and water systems that sets industry standards for water system components and provides nationwide training and accreditation for operators.
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swefc.unm.edu - a technical assistance provider in the Southwest region that works with water systems and other public works to try to locate funding, navigate regulations, and provide training opportunities.
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EFCNetwork.org - the National counterpart to our local Southwest EFC, they have an extensive catalogue of water system training on their youtube channel (@environmentalfinancecenter164), and are constantly adding more through their ongoing webinars.
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NMLegis.gov - the state legislature and community water systems work together to address New Mexico’s water needs and challenges. This includes funding for water infrastructure projects, addressing water rights and allocation, and ensuring the protection of water resources for future generations.
Following the 1986 Federal ban on Lead service lines and plumbing, New Mexico enacted its own ban in April of 1987.
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Congress.gov - the United States Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974, and banned Lead in water service lines and plumbing in 1986. In addition, they provide funding for the EPA to in turn grant to state revolving funds to be utilized by Public Water Systems to build capacity or replace failing infrastructure.
Together with the EPA and state agencies, Congress sets standards for drinking water quality and provides a framework for regulating Public Water Systems. In 2018, Congress passed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) to further bolster support and regulation of systems.
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WhiteHouse.gov - ...
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https://citizenportal.ai/search?taxId=2294 - CitizenPortal puts AI to good use - enabling transparency and accountability in federal, state and local government. See what your politicians are saying about issues important to you. Search by word or phrase...
