Which of the following is not a problem experienced by New Mexican communities today? a. water contamination from nuclear power plants b. housing developments requiring excessive water c. increase water usage per capita d. dried-up ditches

The correct answer is A) water contamination from nuclear power plants.

The issue that is not a problem experienced by New Mexico communities today is water contamination from nuclear power plants.

New Mexico is one of the driest states in the country. Rian is scarce in this state. Water is always an issue. The only natural resources that supply water to New Mexico residents is the Rio Grande, Sante Fe River, and underwater deposits. Poor water quality in the state generates problems such as unpleasant taste, water is hard and smelly. But the issue that is not a problem experienced by New Mexico communities today is water contamination from nuclear power plants.

The correct answer is "C".

Contrary to an increase in water usage, residents from the most populated urban areas in the state of New Mexico, such as Albuquerque have managed to reduced their per capita water consumption. The consumption level in this city has fallen from 251 gallons per person per day in 1995 to 127 gallons per person per day in 2015. That is an overall reduction of 49.4 percent in water consumption per person in the span of 20 years.