County Tackles Illegal Dumping of Drilling Waste
By Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media
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In one West Texas county, the oil boom has given rise to a messy side effect: the improper disposal of dirty wastewater. But with the help of the state, the county is fighting back. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.
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