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Video: West Texas Town Dealing With Water Shortages

This month, the sole public water well in Barnhart went dry for nearly three days. Residents in the Permian Basin community say that the area's thriving fracking industry is important but that a proper balance must be struck.

by Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha

Credit: Justin Dehn

This month, the sole public water well in Barnhart went dry for nearly three days. As officials work on some long-term solutions, residents in the Permian Basin community say that the area's thriving fracking industry is important but that a proper balance must be struck.

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Justin Dehn’s staff photo
Alana Rocha’s staff photo

Alana Rocha

Director of News Partnerships