N2065 Processes financial and budget matters for the bureau. This section develops and administers examinations, tracks training credits and certificate renewals, monitors utility compliance with the regulations, and handles enforcement actions as necessary. Section staff conduct inspections of water and wastewater utilities for evaluation of operations, maintenance and management, and provide technical assistance and training in these areas. Violet Miera Temp. Point source pollution is water pollution that results from discharge through a pipe or otherwise from a single point.
Staff also answer program questions for the regulated community and the public.
This section also addresses spills involving watercourses. Water samples are analyzed for chemical, physical, radiological and bacterial characteristics. Aquatic insects, fish assemblages, in-stream geomorphic habitats and diatoms are studied in selected streams and lakes. This section also reviews the water quality standards for New Mexico surface waters and proposes necessary revisions through a public hearing process. SSS also tracks levels of contaminants in sport fish from New Mexico's publicly-owned lakes and distributes advisories.