Water use for dust control at far-westside construction
Rio Rancho
Summary
A resident questioned the large volumes of city water being used to suppress dust at a large construction site on the far west mesa during a water crisis, and asked for the environmental study behind the project.
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The construction pays its own water bill, but the resident questions the volume during drought conditions.
Construction activity and nearby residents get dust control; the concern is whether water supply suffers.
Residents concerned about water availability in a drought worry the usage compounds supply stress.
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