New Mexico
Environment Department

Contact Information:
(505) 827-2855 MAIN // 1-800-219-6157 (toll free)
Environmental Emergencies:
505-827-9329 (24 hrs)

Liquid Waste Program

Special Projects

Man Camps


In an effort to mitigate any public health hazards, surface water contamination , or groundwater contamination from on-site liquid waste disposal practices, the Department is investigating man camps in the Carlsbad, NM area.  The purpose of the investigation is to insure that liquid waste is being disposed of in a manner that does not threaten the public health.  The Department is working with the owners of these man camps to encourage voluntary compliance wherever possible.

Here is a map of the Man Camps near Carlsbad, NM

Fee Regulation Rewrite 20.7.11


A change to the liquid waste fee regulation is being considered for  late 2019/early 2020.  Please contact the Liquid Waste Program for more information.