The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is the largest water and wastewater utility in New Mexico, serving more than 650,000 residents in the greater Albuquerque area. Its Southside Water Reclamation Plant (SWRP) discharges approximately 55 million gallons per day of high-quality treated effluent into the Rio Grande, maintaining roughly 6.5 miles of connected river even during periods of upstream drying — a lifeline for the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (RGSM) and the broader riparian ecosystem.

Utility professionals, national water organizations unite to urge Congress to address pressing challenges