| BMP ID: |
1172 |
| Title: |
Must re-inject wastewater into original aquifer for proper disposal of water. |
| Text: |
Surface, Soil, and Water Protection: "Proper management and disposal of produced water must require that any wastewater re-injected into the ground is reinjected into the same aquifer or formation, or into an aquifer or formation of equal or lesser quality, to prevent degrading higher quality ground water." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Doing It Right: Best Oil & Gas Development Practices for New Mexico |
| Citation Section: |
2. Existing laws must be enforced and strengthened. |
| Citation Page: |
2 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Earthworks
1612 K. St., NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC 20006 United States |
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| Categories: |
Water Quality and Pollution
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| Location: |
New Mexico |
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| General Comments: |
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| Date Entered: |
2009-02-04 13:40 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2009-07-06 11:37 UTC |
