New Mexico awards $13 million to map, test and treat brackish water

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 483

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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In an effort to address forthcoming freshwater scarcity, New Mexico water and environment officials on Monday announced the award of three contracts totaling $13 million for mapping, testing and treating brackish water.

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In the last two legislative sessions, New Mexico lawmakers earmarked more than $75 million for the Strategic Water Supply, a state program to advance the uses of brackish water, naturally-occurring salty water deep …

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