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    State of New Mexico


    New Mexico Stormwater Laws & Regulations

    The EPA enforces New Mexico stormwater issues, and there is not a dedicated staff at the state level. Municipalities may have additional requirements, and inspection/maintenance requirements are established by the permitted MS4.

    Program Status: Existing MS4 Stormwater Program: Small MS4 General Permit issued July 1, 2007 and draft permit published July 2015. Middle Rio Grande watershed based MS4 Permit (Albuquerque area) effective December 22, 2014.

    Supplemental Documents:

    Surface Water Quality Bureau- Stormwater

    EPA Summary of Post Construction Stormwater Standards