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Salt Water Invasion Troubles West Texas Water Supplies
An Associated Press report surveys salt water pollution in West Texas caused by oilfield activity. It details abandoned wells, faulty casing, disposal pits, and misplugged holes as major sources, outlines regional impacts on the Colorado River and city water systems, and cites calls for stronger enforcement, improved well plugging, cementing, and coordinated action by state districts and the Railroad Commission.
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Associated Press
West Texas
Abilene Reporter- News
Katharyn Duff
Colorado River
Lake
Thomas
Snyder
Robert Lee
Runnele County
Colorado
Brazog
Wes
Texas
Runnels
Wichita Falls
Mitchell
Monininas’ Water District
East Texas
William Murray Jr
Arthur Barbeck
Railroad Commission
Runnels County
Murray
North Texas Oil & Gas Association
N. A
Aspermont
Abilene
Vernon
Salt Croton Creek
Dove Creek
Railro
Stonewall
Kent
King
Fisher
Floyd
Hall and Childress
Brazos
U.S
Arainscapees Concees
Big’ Spring
Odessa
State Board of Water Engineers
Mitchell County
Lake Thomas
Water Board
E. V. Spence
Water District
Scurry County
High Plains Water District
Lubbock
Panhandle
Red River
Ind
Woking Railroad Commission
Northj
Ness
Texas Oil & Gas Jerties
Sam Robertson
Ab-diaj
Ilene
Efice