{"id":7,"date":"2026-01-23T07:50:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/leaktracer\/new-mexico-environment-departments-leaktracer-program\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T07:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:50:43","slug":"new-mexico-environment-departments-leaktracer-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/leaktracer\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico Environment Department’s LeakTracer Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Offering financial assistance to small communities across the state<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The New Mexico Environment Department\u2019s LeakTracer Funding Program offers financial assistance to water systems serving communities of fewer than 20,000 residents across the state. This program helps small utilities identify and address water loss by funding advanced, satellite-guided leak detection services.  Utilities are only responsible for the cost of repairs; detection is fully covered by the grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility and Selection Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Leak Tracer Program is available for utilities who meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Communities of 20,000 people or less.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Water systems that are in good standing with the Rural Infrastructure Loan Program. (RIP is the funding vehicle for NMED\u2019s Leak Tracer Program).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Program Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Grant funding includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Satellite-guided leak detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Boots-on-the-ground leak verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Final report of findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      There are two methods to reach the LeakTracer program: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      LeakTracer Hotline: (505) 841-LEAK (5325)<\/p>\n\n\n