Leading by example in New Mexico
With no state funding available for replacement onsite systems, the Professional Onsite Wastewater Reuse Association of New Mexico began an annual Christmas Septic Giveaway program that happens any time of year.
Working with Dennis McQuillan, the state's environment department liquid waste program manager, and liquid waste specialist James Vincent, the board of directors selected a low-income family that was about to have the water to their home shut off because of overflowing sewage.
Donations were made by Buck Saunders of Dahl Plumbing in Santa Fe and Taos, Eric Berquist
