City prepared for future water needs
The State of New Mexico and the City of Rio Rancho are investing in a water-rich future.
Water use has decreased in the state by reducing irrigated agricultural acreage and using better business practices, according to State Engineer John D’Antonio Jr.
The March 30 NAIOP meeting, “We’re in a Serious Drought,” dove into the issue of water in New Mexico and its future.
From 1995 to 2015, there was a 29 percent decrease in the water usage of irrigated agriculture in the state. More updated data will not be available until the end of 2021.
In 1995, New Mexicans used about 4.5 million acre-feet of water. An acre-foot of water is about 326,000 gallons.
Ashlett Creek, near Fawley. CAMPAIGNERS are fighting plans to build a £600m water desalination plant in the edge of Southampton Water. Southern Water is drawing up proposals to build the plant on land south of its wastewater treatment works at Ashlett Creek, near Fawley. The scheme also involves the construction of a 25km pipeline from Ashlett to Testwood in Totton. Southern Water says the scheme aims to keep customers taps running in the event of a severe drought. But locals say they are concerned about the potential impact of the project. An online petition launched by Christine English has already gathered more than 200 signatures.