Buckman Direct Diversion Receives NPDES Permit Renewal

The Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) is proud to announce that we have received renewal of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for another 5 years through the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, with certification from the New Mexico Environment Department, Surface Water Quality Bureau (NMED SWQB). This permit was originally issued October 24, 2008. The renewed permit is effective September 1, 2014.

As part of our water treatment processes, the BDD operates the Sediment Removal Facility that removes the large particle sediment from the Rio Grande raw river water. The NPDES permit regulates sediment that is removed from the raw water and is returned to the Rio Grande. This sediment removal process is the physical removal of large sand particles and does not include any chemical additional to the discharged water.

Since the start of BDD operation in January 2011, the Buckman Direct Diversion has remained committed to providing the highest level of safe drinking water while minimizing the impact to the environment. The BDD continues to participate in full compliance with all Federal and State requirements.

A copy of the BDD NPDES Permit can be viewed and downloaded at: www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swqb/Permits
For more information or questions about this permit, please contact Daniela Bowman, BDD Regulatory Compliance Officer at dkbowman@santafenm.gov or 505-955-4504.