N.M. Admin. Code § 20.6.4.202

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 20.6.4.202 - PECOS RIVER BASIN

The main stem of the Pecos river from the mouth of the Black river upstream to lower Tansil dam, including perennial reaches of the Black river, the Delaware river and Blue spring.

A.Designated Uses: industrial water supply, irrigation, livestock watering, wildlife habitat, primary contact and warmwater aquatic life.

B.Criteria:

(1) The use-specific numeric criteria set forth in 20.6.4.900 NMAC are applicable to the designated uses, except that the following segment-specific criterion applies: temperature 34°C (93.2°F) or less.

(2) At all flows above 50 cfs: TDS 8,500 mg/L or less, sulfate 2,500 mg/L or less and chloride 3,500 mg/L or less.

C.Remarks: diversion for irrigation frequently limits summer flow in this reach of the main stem Pecos river to that contributed by springs along the watercourse.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.6.4.202

20.6.4.202 NMAC - Rp 20 NMAC 6.1.2202, 10-12-00; A, 05-23-05; A, 12-01-10

The segment covered by this section was divided effective 05-23-05. The standards for Lower Tansil Lake and Lake Carlsbad are under 20.6.4.218 NMAC.