The Monitoring, Assessment and Standards Section is responsible for the continual collection, integration, and assessment of water quality data for all lakes, streams, and rivers in the State of New Mexico in addition to the preparation of water quality standards, the 303(d)/305(b) Integrated Report, and TMDL documents.

The Point Source Regulation Section  is responsible for the protection of surface water quality through implementation of Ground and Surface Water Protection Regulations dealing with point source discharges, NPDES permitting, and spill reporting.

The Watershed Protection Section administers the Nonpoint Source Program, the Wetlands Program, and the River Stewardship Program.

The SWQB has created a COVID-19 webpage that we will update as more information becomes available. If you have concerns about your wastewater treatment system or need assistance, please contact us at (505) 827-0187 / (505) 827-2798

• NMED Comments to EPA regarding proposed updates to water quality certification regulations under the Clean Water Act Section 401.
  Submitted by NMED on 10-21-2019.
• NMED WOTUS Comments regarding the Agencies (EPA, Army Corps) proposed revision to the definition of waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act.  Submitted by NMED on 4-15-2019.

• Public comment draft – Chama River Watershed TMDL
  Draft TMDL – Public Notice – PIP – Factsheet – Flyer

• MS4 Designation for Los Alamos
• Region 6 Stormwater Conference,postponed to 2021, in New Orleans LA
• Region 6 Pretreatment Workshop, postponed to 2021,Denton TX
• USEPA NetDMR Support quarterly training schedule
• Do you have a water quality project that needs funding? Apply at Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)

• 2019 Nonpoint Source Annual Report is available
• FY2021 On-the-Ground Watershed Projects Notice of Solicitation for Applications
• Winter 2019 Clear the Waters newsletter available
  
• Technical Guides for wetlands restoration