Midland's water woes: Texas' drilling dilemma

The clash between water conservation and oil drilling in the Permian Basin is reaching a critical juncture.

— Carlos Nogueras Ramos reports for The Texas Tribune.

In short:

Midland faces a water crisis as oil companies consume vast amounts of groundwater, leaving local residents and agriculture struggling for supply.
Concerns grow over potential environmental damage caused by excessive drilling.
The city grapples with tough decisions on balancing economic interests with the urgent need to protect its water resources.

Key quote:

"I think in the greater context, we’re seeing a lot of problems with these underground injection wells. It seems like something that’s not safe to do so close to the water supply."

— Virginia Palacios, executive director of Commission Shift, an environmental watchdog group

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