Wastewater Injection (Rio Rancho Pure) Transparency
Rio Rancho
Summary
Resident Stephan vanHorn repeatedly questioned why the city's aquifer reinjection program (Rio Rancho Pure) isn't prominently discussed in budget documents, noting the city is permitted to inject 365 million gallons a year but last reported around 36 million. City Manager Geisel responded that the funding is highlighted in the ICIP executive summary.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The budget includes a $5 million aquifer reinjection project within the ICIP.
Residents concerned about water sustainability get transparency when the program is openly discussed.
The commenter contended the program's costs and pace are not sufficiently disclosed to the public.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Governing Body (Regular) - May 28, 2026
Resident Stephan vanHorn repeatedly questioned why the city's aquifer reinjection program (Rio Rancho Pure) isn't prominently discussed in budget documents, noting the city is permitted to inject 365 million gallons a year but last reported around 36 million. City Manager Geisel responded that the funding is highlighted in the ICIP executive summary.
Governing Body (Regular) - May 14, 2026
Longtime resident Stephan vanHorn warned the council that the budget and annual water report barely mention the wastewater injection project, and urged appointment of members to the vacant public infrastructure advisory board to watchdog water issues.
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