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Oil or Water? Midland Says Disposal Wells Could Threaten Water Supply

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As oil and gas companies struggle to dispose of their wastewater in the Permian Basin, the city of Midland is challenging applications for disposal wells near one of its drinking water sources.

By Martha Pskowski

Attorneys for the city of Midland, the oil capital of Texas, made an unusual request to regulators this year: Could they please be allowed to challenge drilling permits?

Oil or Water? Midland Says Disposal Wells Could Threaten Water Supply
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