State inspections lag for New Mexico’s primary drinking water source

Nearly 80% of New Mexicans depend on groundwater sources for their drinking water, according to the state. But the N.M. Environment Department isn’t keeping up with inspections and enforcement of health standards with those who hold permits to discharge into groundwater systems. People in New Mexico can discharge liquid waste or pollutants into water sources … Continue reading State inspections lag for New Mexico’s primary drinking water source