What is the latest status of the project “Oilfield Waste Disposal Site in Paxton, Texas”?

The status recorded for “Oilfield Waste Disposal Site in Paxton, Texas” is Awarded.

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Oilfield Waste Disposal Site in Paxton, Texas

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Paxton, Texas, United States

Source: Inside Climate News

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Awarded

The Railroad Commission of Texas has approved a permit for an oilfield waste disposal site in Paxton, Texas, despite recommendations from technical staff to deny it. This facility is part of a series of proposed sites in East Texas that will accept waste from Louisiana, raising concerns about potential contamination of local water supplies.

Status: Closed
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Rail, Waste Processing and Treatment
Location: Paxton, Texas, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Inside Climate News

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The project “Oilfield Waste Disposal Site in Paxton, Texas” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Paxton, Texas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Inside Climate News.

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Original status	Awarded
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Railroad Commission of Texas has approved a permit for an oilfield waste disposal site in Paxton, Texas, despite recommendations from technical staff to deny it. This facility is part of a series of proposed sites in East Texas that will accept waste from Louisiana, raising concerns about potential contamination of local water supplies.
Original sector	Waste Management

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Texas
City	Paxton

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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Rail, Waste Processing and Treatment
Article published date	2025-02-28

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