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Our mission is to protect and restore the environment and to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. We implement our mission guided by four tenets: 

###Science

Using the best available science to inform our decision-making in protecting public health and the environment.

###Innovation

Employing creative engineering and technological solutions to address environmental challenges. 

###Collaboration

Engaging communities and interested stakeholders in environmental decision-making outcomes.  

###Compliance

Ensuring meaningful compliance with state regulations and permits; leveling the playing field through enforcement.

The New Mexico Environment Department was created by the 40th state Legislature in 1991 under the “Department of Environment Act” (Chapter 25). As a regulatory agency, NMED enforces various state regulations and federal laws relating to protection of the environment, resources, and public health and safety.

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New Mexico Environment Department

This map shows the distribution of PSTB facilities and sites within NM House or Senate districts and NM counties.  This application may not be completely free of errors in spatial accuracy and attribution of GIS features. The application may not be applicable for all purposes.

Petroleum Storage Tank Facilities by Owner Size

Links to and information about reporting a leak or spill, public regulatory information, preventing and addressing leaks, and much more. 

PSTB Homepage

This map shows state wide information on petroleum releases or spills in the state of NM.

To view results by County or NM Legislative District, make a selection on one of the drop down menus at the top right. The charts and map will change to show selection results. 

Click 'reset' to return to statewide view and make a new selection.  Allow a moment for map to filter results.

To pop out charts for a better view,  click on the circle in upper right of each rectangle. Pop back in by clicking on same circle again. Click on arrows or tabs at bottom of charts to see additional results.

To view different layers, click on layer icon at upper right of map and select desired layers 

Petroleum Storage Tank Facilities and Release Sites At a Glance

Lists of active and leaking tank datasets for download.

Active leaking and No Further Action Sites

The Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau, through state and federal law, requires owners and operators of above- and below-ground petroleum storage tanks to take steps to prevent releases of petroleum to the environment through:

-Registration of tanks
-Operator training
-Certification of tank installers and junior installers
-Design, construction, and installation requirements
-Operating requirements
-Release detection
-Requirements for temporary and permanent tank closure
-Financial responsibility
-Responding to and cleaning up releases

The regulations governing owners and operators of petroleum storage tanks are located in 20.5.101 – 20.5.125 of the New Mexico Administrative Code.

Preventing and Addressing Leaks and Spills

The Unobligated Balance of the CAF as of June 30, 2022 is $1,979,842.39.

Approximately 90% of drinking water in New Mexico is supplied through groundwater, so it is critical that any contamination caused is cleaned up quickly and effectively to protect public health and the environment.

Without Corrective Action Fund (CAF), tank owners and operators of hundreds of tank facilities throughout the state would be in jeopardy of not having financial assurance coverage, which is required by state and federal law. Without this coverage, they would be unable to operate, forcing many rural residents to drive long distances to buy fuel.

Generally, owners and operators responsible for petroleum releases into the environment are responsible for cleaning up the contamination.

If owners/operators are unable to fund a clean-up, or if they are deceased, the state Corrective Action Fund may be used. Groundwater clean-ups are long-lasting and expensive, so this is often an option for small business owners who own only one or two facilities.

Corrective Action Fund

List of facilities that are currently designated as ineligible for delivery, deposit, or acceptance of fuel.

Delivery Prohibition

Summary of inspections and releases for the previous year.