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Texas Oil Water Crisis | San Antonio News
Texas is racing against time as oil and gas operations generate nearly a billion gallons of wastewater daily in the Permian Basin, forcing industry leaders to seek alternatives like treated water reuse — but with seismic risks, blowouts, and dwindling disposal wells, the rush to approve new discharge permits has sparked fierce debate. While regulators at TCEQ push for swift action to avoid production slowdowns, scientists scramble to gather data and environmental advocates warn of potential contamination without solid evidence. Meanwhile, companies deploy costly technologies like freeze…
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