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San Juan County votes to support study of treated produced water and join Water Alliance petition
Summary
San Juan County commissioners approved a resolution to back further study of treated produced water, join a Water Alliance petition (WQCC 26-18) seeking local hearings, and pursue community meetings; proponents said the move is to explore nonpotable uses while opponents raised questions about local liability and oversight.
San Juan County commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 25-26-66 supporting continued study of treated produced water, joining the Water Alliance's petition for a hearing (WQCC 26-18) and hosting local meetings so residents can hear experts and weigh in.
Matthew Gonzales, vice president of state affairs for the Consumer Energy Alliance, told the commission the resolution has three aims: continue studying treated produced water and its potential benefits; join the Water Alliance petition that requests hearings outside Santa Fe; and press for local meetings so affected communities can participate. Gonzales said the state now produces…
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