On October 2, 2024, Toyah, Texas, experienced a geyser eruption caused by a blowout from an orphaned oil and gas well, releasing a hazardous mix of chemicals and heavy metals instead of water. This incident is part of a larger issue in the Permian Basin, where leaks have been increasing. New Mexico, facing a severe water crisis due to drought, is considering reusing fracking wastewater for industrial applications. However, environmentalists argue against this approach, stressing the risks associated with unsafe wastewater reuse. The situation presents a dilemma for lawmakers in the region.
We are, as a state, very beholden to oil and gas.
The Toyah incident highlights the urgent challenge of managing fracking's wastewater.
New Mexico faces a 25% decline in fresh water sources over the next 50 years.
Some legislators propose reusing fracking wastewater for industrial purposes amid a growing water crisis.
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