University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico is a university that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
New research examines Holloman Lake PFAS contamination
PFAS levels are highest concentrations recorded anywhere.
A new look at Grand Canyon springs and possible threats from uranium mining
A new research paper published recently in Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, coordinated by scientists from The University of New Mexico and collaborating institutions, addresses the complex nature and societal importance of Grand Canyon's springs and groundwater. The paper, "Hydrotectonics of Grand Canyon Groundwater," recommends sustainable groundwater management and uranium mining threats that require better monitoring and […]
US drinking water often contains toxic contaminants, scientist warns
Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to drink. But a new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and community water systems contains unsafe levels of toxic contaminants, […]
Hotter temperatures, less water present challenges for policy makers, agricultural stakeholders
Climate model projections indicate that New Mexico's future will be warmer and drier, with diminished water supply from the Rio Grande, presenting extreme challenges for policy makers and agricultural stakeholders. A new study titled, “Adapting irrigated agriculture in the Middle Rio Grande to a warm-dry future" analyzed the long-term tradeoffs of land and water management […]
The issues with New Mexico water systems
New research paints a picture of small New Mexico water systems grappling with bureaucracy, regulations, lack of money, aging systems, and aging administrators as they struggle to keep clean water flowing in their communities’ faucets. Benjamin Warner, assistant professor of Geography at The University of New Mexico, along with research scientist Tucker Colvin and graduate […]