A new report reveals over 2,800 cases of groundwater contamination across Texas, impacting both public and private water sources. The issue is exacerbated by population growth and climate change, raising concerns about the state's reliance on groundwater for its water supply.
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Eighty percent of the existing contamination cases, or 2,321 cases, fall under the TCEQ. The remaining cases are with the Railroad Commission. New groundwater contamination confirmed in 2023 included chlorinated solvents at a dry cleaner in Collin County, total petroleum hydrocarbons from a pipeline leak in Nueces County and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Groundwater pollution can impact plans for future water supplies. The city of Midland bought a property in Winkler County decades ago to ensure a long-term water supply. What the city didn’t count on was groundwater contamination from legacy oil and gas operations. The city is in the midst of a TCEQ encourages members of the public seeking more information on groundwater contamination cases to contact the agency or submit public record requests.Groundwater management is essential as the Texas economy grows and surface water availability, such as rivers and reservoirs, stays flat or declines.
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