SpaceX Violated Environmental Rules by Dumping Toxic Wastewater, Regulators Find
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has accused SpaceX of multiple violations for discharging toxic wastewater, threatening the delicate ecosystem around its Boca Chica launch site.
SpaceX claims they have coordinated with TCEQ and EPA regarding deluge water operations, asserting that they were informed their deluge system could continue functioning amidst ongoing complaints.
Residents and environmentalists have raised concerns about the environmental impact of SpaceX's rocket launches in Boca Chica, emphasizing the facility's proximity to a beach and the surrounding fragile ecosystem.
Despite the violations, SpaceX insists that the water from their deluge system does not come into contact with local groundwater, highlighting their commitment to environmental safety.
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