Oilfield Waste Disposal Site in Paxton
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Source: Environmental Health News
The Texas Railroad Commission approved a controversial oilfield waste disposal site in Paxton, Texas, despite concerns from their technical staff about potential groundwater contamination risks. Critics argue that this site could threaten local water supplies and that East Texas is becoming a dumping ground for out-of-state oilfield waste containing toxic substances.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Rail, Waste Processing and Treatment
- Location
- Paxton, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Environmental Health News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Texas Railroad Commission approved a controversial oilfield waste disposal site in Paxton, Texas, despite concerns from their technical staff about potential groundwater contamination risks. Critics argue that this site could threaten local water supplies and that East Texas is becoming a dumping ground for out-of-state oilfield waste containing toxic substances. |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Paxton |
Source
Source | Environmental Health News |
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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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