(From left to right) CRRUA Board Chair Raul Telles, Assistant Operations Director Raul Rangel, Executive Director Juan Crosby, and Eric Lopez with Bridel Facility Operations attended the Region VI Pretreatment Association (RVIPA) Workshop in Albuquerque, NM, the week of July 27, 2026.
The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to protecting public health and preserving water quality by investing in professional development and regional collaboration. CRRUA provides water and wastewater services to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, NM.
CRRUA Board Chair Raul Telles, Executive Director Juan Crosby, Assistant Operations Director Raul Rangel and Eric Lopez with Bridel Facility Operations, attended the Region VI Pretreatment Association (RVIPA) Workshop the week of July 27, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. The annual workshop unites utility professionals, regulators, and environmental experts from across EPA Region VI, which includes New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, to share best practices and strengthen industrial pretreatment programs.
The RVIPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pretreatment Program. Since its establishment, the program has played a critical role in reducing pollutants entering sanitary sewer systems and protecting rivers, lakes, and other water bodies by regulating industrial wastewater discharges.
"Protecting our community's water resources requires ongoing education, collaboration, and a commitment to staying current with industry standards," said Raul Telles, CRRUA Board Chair. "By participating in workshops like this, our leadership ensures that CRRUA remains proactive in safeguarding public health and the environment."
The EPA's National Pretreatment Program, established under the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403), helps wastewater treatment facilities prevent harmful industrial pollutants from interfering with treatment processes or passing through untreated into the nation's waterways. Strong local partnerships and continued training are essential to maintaining these environmental protections and addressing emerging challenges.
"These workshops allow utility professionals to exchange ideas, discuss new technologies, and learn practical solutions to the challenges facing wastewater utilities today," Crosby said. "Bringing that knowledge back to CRRUA helps us enhance our operations and our ability to continue providing safe, dependable service."
Crosby said CRRUA remains dedicated to investing in its employees, fostering regional partnerships, and implementing industry best practices to ensure the long-term protection of the region's water resources and wastewater infrastructure.
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