Definition(s)
Alluvium
“Alluvium” means detrital material that water or other erosional forces have transported and deposited at points along a watercourse’s flood plain. It typically is composed of sands, silts and gravels; exhibits high porosity and permeability; and generally carries fresh water.
Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations