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The clash between water conservation and oil drilling in the Permian Basin is reaching a critical juncture.
— Carlos Nogueras Ramos reports for The Texas Tribune.
In short:
- Midland faces a water crisis as oil companies consume vast amounts of groundwater, leaving local residents and agriculture struggling for supply.
- Concerns grow over potential environmental damage caused by excessive drilling.
- The city grapples with tough decisions on balancing economic interests with the urgent need to protect its water resources.
Key quote:
"I think in the greater context, we’re seeing a lot of problems with these underground injection wells. It seems like something that’s not safe to do so close to the water supply."
— Virginia Palacios, executive director of Commission Shift, an environmental watchdog group
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