TX-23 resident brief · Water
Texas rancher warns of toxic water contamination from abandoned oil wells near the Pecos River
· Reported by NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)
Bottom line
A Texas rancher discovered contaminated produced water from abandoned oil wells flowing into the Pecos River, raising urgent environmental concerns.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents in the Big Bend and far West Texas regions may face water quality issues affecting local ranching and drinking water sources.
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