{"id":123,"date":"2021-06-29T15:59:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T15:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/resources\/"},"modified":"2024-05-20T21:09:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T21:09:25","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Public Water Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This page provides some tools and resources for public water system board members, operators and administrative staff, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Assistance Providers &amp; Other Agency Resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nmrwa.org\/\"><strong>New Mexico Rural Water Association (NMRWA)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical and Financial Assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nmrwa.org\/training\/\">Training<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; for operator, board, and utility staff <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nmrwa.org\/source-water-protection\/\">Source Water Protection<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nmrwa.org\/jobs\/\">Job opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nmrwa.org\/nmwarn\/\">NM WARN<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; New Mexico Water \/ Wastewater Agency Response Network (emergency planning &amp; assistance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmwwa.org\/\"><strong>New Mexico Water and Wastewater Association (NMWWA)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmwwa.org\/copy-of-2021-training\">Training <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmwwa.org\/employment-opportunitites\">Job Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcac.org\/\">Rural Communities Assistance Corporation (RCAC)<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcac.org\/news-publications\/guidebooks\/\"><strong>Guidebooks<\/strong><\/a> for funding and financial management, sustainable utility management, small systems, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcac.org\/trainings\/\">Trainings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/\"><strong>Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) at UNM<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistance and Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/about-us\/services\/\">Services include<\/a><\/strong>: Assent Management, water loss control &amp; audits, financial sustainability, and much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Resources By Topic: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asset Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwcapacity\/asset-management-resources-small-drinking-water-systems-0\" target=\"_blank\">Asset Management Resources for Small Systems<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nepis.epa.gov\/Exe\/ZyNET.exe\/2000261D.TXT?ZyActionD=ZyDocument&amp;Client=EPA&amp;Index=2000+Thru+2005&amp;Docs=&amp;Query=&amp;Time=&amp;EndTime=&amp;SearchMethod=1&amp;TocRestrict=n&amp;Toc=&amp;TocEntry=&amp;QField=&amp;QFieldYear=&amp;QFieldMonth=&amp;QFieldDay=&amp;IntQFieldOp=0&amp;ExtQFieldOp=0&amp;XmlQuery=&amp;File=D%3A%5Czyfiles%5CIndex%20Data%5C00thru05%5CTxt%5C00000007%5C2000261D.txt&amp;User=ANONYMOUS&amp;Password=anonymous&amp;SortMethod=h%7C-&amp;MaximumDocuments=1&amp;FuzzyDegree=0&amp;ImageQuality=r75g8\/r75g8\/x150y150g16\/i425&amp;Display=hpfr&amp;DefSeekPage=x&amp;SearchBack=ZyActionL&amp;Back=ZyActionS&amp;BackDesc=Results%20page&amp;MaximumPages=1&amp;ZyEntry=1&amp;SeekPage=x&amp;ZyPURL\">Asset Management: A Handbook for Small Water Systems<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/southwestefc.unm.edu\/amkan\/main.php\" target=\"_blank\">A.M. Kan Work: An Asset Management and Energy Efficiency Manual<\/a> (SWEFC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boards and Managers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/XUtLMbgm\">2024 Regulatory Requirements for MDWCAs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/YzPLSITe\">2024 Regulatory Calendar for MDWCAs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmag.gov\/get-help\/inspection-of-public-records-act\/\">Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance Guide<\/a> (NM Office of Attorney General)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/EragatMi\">New MDWCA Certificate of Association Template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmag.gov\/resources\/publications\/\">Open Meetings Act Compliance Guide<\/a> (NM Office of Attorney General)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/KKBFuslD\">Rosenberg\u2019s Rules of Order<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capacity Development Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/oAKOSupy\">Capacity Development Strategy 2023-2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consumer Confidence Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ofmpub.epa.gov\/apex\/safewater\/f?p=140%3ALOGIN_DESKTOP%3A9550477315338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CCR iWriter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ccr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA Consumer Confidence Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cross Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nepis.epa.gov\/Exe\/ZyNET.exe\/200129UZ.TXT?ZyActionD=ZyDocument&amp;Client=EPA&amp;Index=1986+Thru+1990&amp;Docs=&amp;Query=&amp;Time=&amp;EndTime=&amp;SearchMethod=1&amp;TocRestrict=n&amp;Toc=&amp;TocEntry=&amp;QField=&amp;QFieldYear=&amp;QFieldMonth=&amp;QFieldDay=&amp;IntQFieldOp=0&amp;ExtQFieldOp=0&amp;XmlQuery=&amp;File=D%3A%5Czyfiles%5CIndex%20Data%5C86thru90%5CTxt%5C00000015%5C200129UZ.txt&amp;User=ANONYMOUS&amp;Password=anonymous&amp;SortMethod=h%7C-&amp;MaximumDocuments=1&amp;FuzzyDegree=0&amp;ImageQuality=r75g8\/r75g8\/x150y150g16\/i425&amp;Display=p%7Cf&amp;DefSeekPage=x&amp;SearchBack=ZyActionL&amp;Back=ZyActionS&amp;BackDesc=Results%20page&amp;MaximumPages=1&amp;ZyEntry=1&amp;SeekPage=x&amp;ZyPURL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cross Connection Control Manual<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drought<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/drought.unl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Drought Mitigation Center<\/a> (NDMC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ose.state.nm.us\/DroughtTaskForce\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Drought Taskforce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nmenv.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/MapSeries\/index.html?appid=4029d1298b4c42aabda3dfdbe92baff5\">NMED Drought Information for Public Water Utilities<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sustainable-water-infrastructure\/energy-use-assessment-water-and-wastewater-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Energy Use Assessments at Water &amp; Wastewater Systems Guide<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Response &amp; Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service.web.env.nm.gov\/urls\/BLQihWMv\">Public Water System Emergency Response Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/waterutilityresponse\" target=\"_blank\">Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/nepis.epa.gov\/Exe\/ZyNET.exe\/P100KL2N.TXT?ZyActionD=ZyDocument&amp;Client=EPA&amp;Index=2006+Thru+2010&amp;Docs=&amp;Query=&amp;Time=&amp;EndTime=&amp;SearchMethod=1&amp;TocRestrict=n&amp;Toc=&amp;TocEntry=&amp;QField=&amp;QFieldYear=&amp;QFieldMonth=&amp;QFieldDay=&amp;IntQFieldOp=0&amp;ExtQFieldOp=0&amp;XmlQuery=&amp;File=D%3A%5Czyfiles%5CIndex%20Data%5C06thru10%5CTxt%5C00000036%5CP100KL2N.txt&amp;User=ANONYMOUS&amp;Password=anonymous&amp;SortMethod=h%7C-&amp;MaximumDocuments=1&amp;FuzzyDegree=0&amp;ImageQuality=r75g8\/r75g8\/x150y150g16\/i425&amp;Display=p%7Cf&amp;DefSeekPage=x&amp;SearchBack=ZyActionL&amp;Back=ZyActionS&amp;BackDesc=Results%20page&amp;MaximumPages=1&amp;ZyEntry=1&amp;SeekPage=x&amp;ZyPURL\" target=\"_blank\">Features of an Active and Effective Protective Program<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/waterresiliencetraining\/develop-and-conduct-water-resilience-tabletop-exercise-water-utilities\" target=\"_blank\">Tabletop Exercise Tool for Water Systems: Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Climate Resiliency<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flooding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disasters\/floods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flood Information<\/a> (CDC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operations &amp; Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/08\/NMED-OM-Template-5.26.20.docx\">Operation and Maintenance Plan Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/nepis.epa.gov\/Exe\/ZyNET.exe\/2000ZZBE.TXT?ZyActionD=ZyDocument&amp;Client=EPA&amp;Index=2006+Thru+2010&amp;Docs=&amp;Query=&amp;Time=&amp;EndTime=&amp;SearchMethod=1&amp;TocRestrict=n&amp;Toc=&amp;TocEntry=&amp;QField=&amp;QFieldYear=&amp;QFieldMonth=&amp;QFieldDay=&amp;IntQFieldOp=0&amp;ExtQFieldOp=0&amp;XmlQuery=&amp;File=D%3A%5Czyfiles%5CIndex%20Data%5C06thru10%5CTxt%5C00000000%5C2000ZZBE.txt&amp;User=ANONYMOUS&amp;Password=anonymous&amp;SortMethod=h%7C-&amp;MaximumDocuments=1&amp;FuzzyDegree=0&amp;ImageQuality=r75g8\/r75g8\/x150y150g16\/i425&amp;Display=p%7Cf&amp;DefSeekPage=x&amp;SearchBack=ZyActionL&amp;Back=ZyActionS&amp;BackDesc=Results%20page&amp;MaximumPages=1&amp;ZyEntry=1&amp;SeekPage=x&amp;ZyPURL\" target=\"_blank\">Operator Roles and Responsibilities: A Best Practices Guide<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/11\/ContractExample_CertifiedOperator.doc\">Contract Operators &#8211; A contract template for public water systems<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sustainable-water-infrastructure\/building-sustainable-water-infrastructure\">Building Sustainable Water Infrastructure<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2015-04\/documents\/planning_for_sustainability_handbook_crwu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planning for Sustainability: A Handbook for Water and Wastewater Utilities<\/a> (EPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Conservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ose.state.nm.us\/WUC\/PDF\/Planning%20Guide_Final_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Mexico\u2019s Water Conservation Planning Guide for Public Water Suppliers <\/a> (NM OSE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water and Sewer Rate Surveys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, NMED asks public water systems throughout the state to participate in a Water and Sewer Rate Survey.&nbsp;The survey requests information on charges, production and water loss from the previous year. The survey information is frequently requested by decision makers and funding providers and is useful in evaluating costs of water and sewer utility service in New Mexico. The survey can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/rates\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page provides some tools and resources for public water system board members, operators and administrative staff, Assistance Providers &amp; Other Agency Resources: New Mexico Rural Water Association (NMRWA) New Mexico Water and Wastewater Association (NMWWA) Rural Communities Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) at UNM Resources By Topic: Asset Management Boards and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-123","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":656,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/123\/revisions\/656"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/drinking_water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}