| BMP ID: |
4057 |
| Title: |
Consider using produced water for irrigation of reclaimed areas until vegetation is established. |
| Text: |
"Erosion and Water Quality - Recommended Mitigations: If produced water meets the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission surface water standards, consider using it for irrigation of reclaimed areas until vegetation is established. Recent research on various saline water treatment technologies shows promise of economic feasibility. Follow safe and legal practices for disposal of brine side-product from reverse osmosis or other purifi cation process. |
| Source Publication Name: |
Oil and Gas Development Guidelines: Conserving New Mexico's Wildlife Habitats and Wildlife |
| Citation Section: |
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| Citation Page: |
11 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
• Reclamation
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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: |
No Contact Listed |
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| Categories: |
Wildlife
Water Quality and Pollution
Vegetation
Land Surface Disturbance
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| Location: |
New Mexico |
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| General Comments: |
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| Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
"Recent research on various saline water treatment technologies shows promise of economic feasibility." |
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| Date Entered: |
2009-03-10 10:53 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2011-07-17 12:20 UTC |
