N.M. Code R. § 19.11.4.18
Depth below bottom of pit to ground water less than 10,000 mg/l TDS Constituent Method* Limit** ≤50 feet Chloride EPA 300.0 600 mg/kg 51-100 feet Chloride EPA 300.0 10,000 mg/kg >100 feet Chloride EPA 300.0 20,000 mg/kg
Depth below bottom of pit to ground water less than 10,000 mg/l TDS
Constituent
Method*
Limit**
≤50 feet
Chloride
EPA 300.0
600 mg/kg
51-100 feet
Chloride
EPA 300.0
10,000 mg/kg
>100 feet
Chloride
EPA 300.0
20,000 mg/kg
*Or other test methods approved by the division
**Numerical limits or natural background level, whichever is greater
[19.11.4.18 NMAC - N, 2/27/2018]