N.M. Admin. Code § 20.6.4.102

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 20.6.4.102 - RIO GRANDE BASIN

The main stem of the Rio Grande from one mile downstream of Percha dam upstream to Caballo dam.

A.Designated uses: irrigation, livestock watering, wildlife habitat, primary contact and warmwater aquatic life.

B.Criteria: 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 criteria apply: the monthly geometric mean of E. coli bacteria 126 cfu/100 mL or less, single sample 235 cfu/100 mL or less.

C.Remarks: sustained flow in the Rio Grande downstream of Caballo reservoir is dependent on release from Caballo reservoir during the irrigation season; at other times of the year, there may be little or no flow.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.6.4.102

20.6.4.102 NMAC - Rp 20 NMAC 6.1.2102, 10-12-00; A, 05-23-05; A, 12-01-10, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 02, January 31, 2017, eff. 3/2/2017